Behavior Technician

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Be a Difference-Maker:
Elevate Learning as a Behavior Technician in Early Education!

If that statement ignites you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Behavior Technicians in our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old.

Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre‑K through 12th grade students in6schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Job Summary:

The Behavior Support Technician-EDU is responsible for assisting the Behavior Support Consultants in the following duties: classroom observation; data collection; training staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organizational tasks associated with these assignments.

The Behavior Support Technician must be able to successfully perform all essential functions of the position.

• Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavior Support Consultants.
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals.
• Collect, organize and maintain data.
• Assist with training of staff in best practice methods.
• Assist with the completion of reports.
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines requirements.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
• Communication:
  Oral and written
• Dependability:
  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Problem solving:
  Takes a systematic approach to solving problems rather than reacting symptoms.
• Attention to detail:
  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Adaptability:
  Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Pay Range:

$19 - $24/hour, based on applicable experience and internal equity

Education:
Minimum Degree

Required:

Associate’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Education or School Psychology

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Education or School Psychology

Minimum Experience

Required:

1-2 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis methodology. Registered Behavior Tech Certification preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certification:

• NYS Driver’s License
• UKERU training

Physical Requirements:

The overall nature of the position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if there is any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

1025 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA,