Join our team of passionate educators at Dixon Montessori Charter School!

One of the Top Scoring schools in Solano County!

Our Mission

DMCS emphasizes academic excellence and discovery within an environment that nurtures each student to achieve their individual greatest potential.

Our Vision

Confident in their individual strengths and skills and with a passion for exploration, DMCS students enthusiastically strive to be their best and positively impact the world around them.

Join our team of passionate educators at Dixon Montessori Charter School!

• Regionally Competitive Salary Scale
• Full Employee Paid Benefits
• Educational Assistance up to $5000
• Collaborative teams of teachers with time built into the week to meet.
• Strong community feel with students, parents, faculty and surrounding community.

Dixon Montessori Charter School is a WASC accredited public school enrolling students in grades TK-8th grade. We are a site based school program serving over 400 students under the authorization of Dixon Unified School District.

At DMCS, we blend core components of the Montessori philosophy (Kindergarten thru 6th) with a Project-Based Learning Style (7th thru 8th grades) to create a dynamic, “hands-on” learning approach. All Montessori and Project-Based curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, and gives the students a well-rounded exposure to the many ways of learning.

Dixon Montessori Charter School

Job Description

Title: Behavior Tech

Reports to: Executive Director, Site Administrators

Board Approval: Pending Board Approval

Primary Function:  Under the supervision of the Student Services Admin the Behavior Technician will assist and instruct students who present with behavioral and/or mental health needs. The Behavior Technician will assist with the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior reduction plans under the direction of the Students Services Admin. Provide support the classroom for students with behavioral intervention plans, utilizing effective behavior management and intervention strategies. This position may work 1:1 with students with behavioral needs.

Relationship to Student Achievement:  This position supports student achievement by helping to manage students’ behavior needs.

Supervision Exercised and Received

Exercised:  Not Applicable

Received:   Student Services Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: (This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.)

·         The Behavior Technician will meet with the Student Services admin to review student progress, data collection, and ethical issues.

·         Collecting data using a variety of objective measurements; including continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, and updating graphs.

·         Conducting preference assessments, including stimulus preference assessments, social skills assessments, and assist with Functional Behavior Assessment procedures.

·         Implementation of stimulus control transfer, prompts, and fading procedures.

·         Implementation of the following behavior change procedures, contingencies of reinforcement, modification of antecedent, differential reinforcement, extinction, and response procedures.

·         Completing documentation, including generating objective notes by describing what occurred during the school day.

·         Support in classroom management and other behavioral strategies.

·         Assist in the delivery in areas related to behavioral and mental health including, but not limited to educationally related mental health services; functional analysis assessment and data collection, positive behavior intervention and support plans, and evidence-based practices.

·         Implement and promote positive behavior intervention.

·         Collect various data in accordance with students’ IEPs behavior support/intervention plans.

·         Maintain student contact logs, student behavior logs, and professional development logs.

·         Assist with behavior with adapting classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs.

·         Promote a safe learning environment through continuous supervision of assigned student(s) in classrooms, cafeteria, on school grounds, and school, on community outings, and other locations as assigned.

Knowledge of principles of child guidance, child development, instructional process and behavior modification/intervention with special education needs. Basic knowledge of Autism and other related disabilities. Correct usage of English, reading, grammar, composition, and vocabulary. Arithmetic, mathematics, and related calculations. Methods used in motivating and interesting students/children. Methods for effective cooperation with team members. De-escalation techniques. Working with students/children of various age groups. Helpful methods for providing a proper learning environment. Planning and working with a variety of instructional programs. Principles of coordination and training. Organizing students/children into working and learning groups. Record-keeping techniques and filing.

Assist in providing instruction to individuals, small groups of students. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Assist in planning programs and activities. Communicate effectively with students. Project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy attitude with children/students in a learning environment. Have an interest in students/children. Demonstrate good health. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, and maintaining routine record.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and structured classroom and school environment.

·         Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned.

·         Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality regarding student specific information.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

·         Applied Behavior Analysis

·         Behavior Management and Social Skills Programs

·         Concepts of child growth and development

·         Crisis and behavior management strategies and positive behavior interventions

·         Basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing.

Ability to:

·         Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

·         Exhibit patience and compassion

·         Organize and manage time effectively and work with frequent interruptions.

·         Work both collaboratively and independently

·         Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

·         Understand and follow oral and written directions.

·         Respond to crisis and emergencies in a calm and effective manner.

·         Learn, explain, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 48 College units, or an AA degree.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with students with special needs.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

·         Registered Behavior Tech

·         Be CPI Trained through our SELPA.

·         Valid First Aid and CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lift, push, pull, run, carry and drag up to seventy-five (75) pounds; Walk, stand, continuously bend, stoop, and twist; Squat, kneel, climb stairs; Grasp and manipulate materials, equipment, and supplies (frequently); Use seeing, hearing, and speaking (continuously); Ability to apply appropriate techniques (approved crisis intervention) to mitigate the threat of harming self or others which may involve evading, blocking, and/or or restraining.

Working Conditions: Working conditions include: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school yard & grounds, student’s homes, and community. Exposure to student and playground noise (moderate); seasonal temperatures, dust and wind.