Position Summary:
UCP of Central Florida is seeking an experienced behavior program assistant to provide support the PreK – 2nd Grade classrooms at our four Orance County campuses. The successful candidate must believe all children can learn and have the ability to implement behavior techniques and collect data.

This position will officially be an employee of Orange County Public Schools, but will be formally assigned to work with UCP Orange County Charter Schools.

Core Responsibilities

• Creates visual supports such as individual and class schedules, work tasks and work stations and individual behavior/token systems for students with communication, cognitive and behavior disorders.
• Monitors student behavior through classroom observations and collects data by using items such as counters, timers, and clickers, to be used to analyze student behaviors.
• Writes narrative reports to include modeling implementation suggestions from the learning community/district supervisor.
• Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans, behavior contracts, etc.
• Safely responds verbally and physically to highly-aggressive or self-injurious students.  Performs certain restrictive behavioral interventions including but not limited to emergency restraint of individuals
• Toileting of students (ages 3-22) including diaper changing will be required of the program assistant including, but not limited to, the intense toilet training process certain students require.
• Trains school district classified staff on various behavioral intervention plans and instructional strategies dealing with students.
• Participates on field trips and community-based learning experiences providing safety and support to students with complex behaviors.

Requirements

• Current successful completion of either Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention or Professional Crisis Management. Successful completion of the second program must be done within 30 days of employment.
• Fundamental knowledge of characteristics of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and other developmental/behavioral disabilities (across all ages).

• Knowledge of behavior principles including reinforcement strategies, shaping of new behavior, and token economies.
• Basic computing skills including word processing, use of search engines, and software such as Boardmaker®.
• Ability to physically lift up to 100 lbs and able to engage in sustained physical activity.

Salary/Benefits follow the OCPS salary scale (based on education/experience) - $13-$20/hour.