Job Description

Behavior Technician

Position Purpose

The Behavior Tech is a specialized paraprofessional who works under AP 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, supporting transitions, and implementing 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.
• Guides students through teacher instructions using verbal, visual or physical prompts.
• Teaches coping mechanisms, turn-taking and emotional regulation
• Trains 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
$30.00

Work Schedule
8 hours per day
183 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

Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. OftenAbility to lift 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to carry 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. OccasionalAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very FrequentStrong physical stamina due to aggressive student behavior Very FrequentStrong Emotional Resilience due to intense student outbursts Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• Prefer RBT certification or 40 hours of RBT training courses. On site supervision hours are not available.
• 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

Apply online https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/