General Definition of Work
The behavior modification technician under general supervision performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion related to the implementation of behavior management programs to ensure the safety, well-being, and educational success of students and working as a team member to increase the social behavioral and academic skills needed for success. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Status Hourly NC 09 Full-time 10 months Reports To Principal Place of Work The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other places as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures. Act as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of students needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students, and other school-based supports as needed. Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress. Evaluate student information and make recommendations as needed. Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame. Serve as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS, non-traditional programs, school regular CMS schools, community agencies, and other educational programs. Assist students, parents, staff, and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Implement behavior management programs enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success. Assist teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies. Assist with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assist with coordinating activities for parents, and respond to requests for assistance and information. Provide close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting. Provide immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social behavioral and academic skills needed to be successful in home and school settings. Implement social skill and character education curriculum, provide individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors. Proactively monitor behavior by observing and interacting with students. Maintain accurate logs of student progress relative to behavior and social skills development. Assist in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for programs provided by community-based human services agencies. Respond to calls for assistance from staff and students, both crisis and routine, diffuse and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Address the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in-service sessions. Perform related work as assigned or required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles. Skilled in de-escalation. Skilled in computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Ability to develop and implement effective individual and group behavior management plans. Ability to collect and summarize data to document student progress by observing and charting behaviors and measuring the duration and frequency of inappropriate behavior. Ability to provide support to faculty in managing students sometimes necessitating controlling aggressive behavior. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work with adolescents and families. Ability to effectively explain the school systems disciplinary policies and procedures. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of current goals.
Education and Experience
High school diploma required. Additional specialized trainings, certifications, or two years of related college coursework required. One year of experience in a mental health or human service program, preferably working with behaviorally complex children. Bachelors degree in Social Services field preferred. Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience.