Behavior Tech

Behavior Tech

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Early Childhood Education Center

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* Behavioral Technician Duties and Responsibilities

* Work with students one-on-one to affect behavior changes

* Identify student's needs and provide subsequent behavioral interventions.

* Execute behavioral interventions designed to make positive and appropriate changes.

* Identify crisis situations and de-escalate situations using conflict resolution and behavior management techniques.

* Reinforce appropriate behaviors and redirect negative behaviors

* Provide values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences

* Implement consequences for inappropriate behavior

* With proper training, physically restrain students for safety, if necessary.

* Collaborate with staff to develop an effective program of behavioral interventions for changing unacceptable behavior.

* Follow a behavioral intervention plan, when one is in place for the student.

* Provide approved behavioral interventions, as designed by administrators and/or behavior professionals within the school.

* Provide information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning actions of the student.

* Ensure consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts.

* Monitor physical and emotional changes in students.

* Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators to exchange information regarding previous and current behavior problems.

* During behavioral escalation and when necessary, spend time with students outside of the classroom to avoid interruption of other students' learning.

* Document observations and behavioral interventions used.

* Assist the school site team by monitoring student behavior changes, assisting with academics, and supervising various activities during the course of the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff.

* Attend IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and student progress meetings as requested.

* Education and Experience

Required

* High School diploma or GED.

* Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level III Educational Assistant License.

* Must be able to pass employment verification.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

* Preferred

* Associate degree

* College level coursework in language arts, reading, writing, math, special education, professional education, classroom management is desired.

* Additional education and/or desirable training.