Behavior Technician

Position Purpose

The Behavior Tech is a specialized paraprofessional who works under the Assistant Principal to implement individualized education and behavior intervention plans for students facing social, emotional, or developmental challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides one-on-one or small group support for students with diagnoses like autism or ADHD to help them integrate into general education classrooms.
• Reinforces positive behaviors, supports transitions, and implements de-escalation strategies using evidence-based techniques.
• Tracks progress and collects behavioral data so teachers can modify and improve treatment plans.
• Adapts worksheets or assignments to match the student's learning needs.
• Taught coping mechanisms, turn-taking and emotional regulation.
• Teaches students to express their needs with communication cards, devices, or speech.
• Shares insights during IEP team meetings.
• Crisis Intervention: Safely manages severe behaviors like aggression or self-injury using approved CPI protocols.
• Teacher Consultation: Briefs classroom teachers on specific triggers and successful de-escalation techniques.
• Equipment Use: Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. May also use adaptive equipment for student support.
• Travel Requirements: Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$30 per hour

Work Schedule

8 hours per day, 182 days per year

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in tracking behavior frequency, duration and ABC charting.
• Solid understanding of ABA principles like reinforcement, prompting and shaping.
• Ability to recognize behavior triggers and defuse tense or aggressive situations calmly.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Less than 25%
• Occasional: 26 to 50%
• Often: 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent: Greater than 75%

• Physical Requirement: Standing for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting 25 pounds. Occasional carrying 25 pounds. Reaching in all directions. Operating job-related equipment. Communicating clearly. Strong physical stamina. Strong emotional resilience.

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Prefer RBT certification or 40 hours of RBT training courses.
• Will require CPI certification once hired.

Education

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate.
• Prefer an Associates or Bachelor's degree in psychology, education or social work.

Experience

• Prefer candidate with ABA or RBT training or certification.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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