Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

JobID: 2733

Position Type:

Support Staff/Behavior Technician

Date Posted:

5/15/2026

Location:

Stevenson Elementary

Date Available:

08/12/2026

Closing Date:

when filled

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

7 hours/day; 35 hours/week

Start date: 8/12/2026

Compensation

Salary Range: $32.21 - $43.16 (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $41.11)

*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee, a Behavior Technician implements and provides coaching to staff in specialized behavior management designed by the BCBA or designated district personnel, to support students with behavioral needs. The BT will also provide direct support to students that require intensive behavioral interventions. The Behavior Technician is responsible to assist in curriculum access through appropriate positive behavioral supports, will support classroom teachers by modeling positive behavioral supports and supporting the teacher with implementing those supports, monitoring non-structured times, assisting in advancing behavior with students so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible. Provides temporary long or short-term direct 1:1 support of assigned student(s). Behavior Technicians may be asked by their Supervisor(s) to support a need at another school.

Education/Experience

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent - Required

Possesses an AA degree or equivalent in coursework or passage of Paraprofessional Proficiency Examination - Required

Possesses a valid California Driver's License or Government issued ID - Required

One-year experience in supporting students in school setting - Required

Experience working with children with behavioral challenges, autism or developmental delays - preferred

Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course, or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved and provided by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in position - Required

Skills/Abilities

Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff, and community

Ability to provide behavioral training to staff as directed by the BCBA

Ability to receive direction by administrative personnel

Ability to perform basic clerical work related to supporting students with behaviors (data taking)

Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students

Ability to be sensitive to confidentiality of students/family situations

Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions

Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Ability to speak clearly and effectively and follow oral and written directions

Operates a variety of instructional media and equipment and maintains

Empathize with special needs of students with disabilities

Work independently

Able to adjust to changing needs of students

Ability to use office equipment

Have transportation available if asked to provide services at another location

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the individualized instruction to meet educational objectives of students who primarily require behavior intervention strategies

Implement individualized instructional program (such as discrete trial training, social skills development, behavior intervention plans, escalation cycle management plans)

Ability to intervene with situations during behavior escalations

Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel

Ability to take direction and follow designated behavior plans

Ability to train staff based on materials and implementation strategies provided by the supervision

Implement interventions based on modifications of antecedents such as motivating/establishing operations and discriminative stimuli

Implement extinction procedures.

Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures.

Implement differential reinforcement procedures (e.g., DRA, DRO)

Modeling of social skills to encourage appropriate interactions with peers

Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students during recess, lunch, bus loading/unloading, and/or field trips

Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team (sets up visual schedules, materials needed for positive behavioral supports)

Collaborate with classroom teacher to implement student's IEP goals and objectives

Consult and collaborate with site staff about student's progress

Assist in student assessments as appropriate

Takes initiative knowing when students need their support or is able to work independently

Monitor and evaluate student progress and complete records

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, seizures) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns following District protocols

Engages in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with student such as lifting, weight shifting, and positioning of students due to behavioral needs

Participates in staff meeting and in-service training programs as required

Attends training regarding behavior management and crisis intervention, as appropriate

May be reassigned to work with other students routinely/as necessary

Performs other related duties as assigned

ADA Profile

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit, bend, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis, lift, carry or move up to 50 lbs., ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students and the public; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Hazards:

Exposure to bodily fluids, blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases

Contact with dissatisfied or aggressive individuals (hitting, biting, scratching, spitting, throwing objects)

Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP)

Supervised by: Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee

Evaluated by: Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee

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