Behavior Modification Technician; SY

General Definition of Work

The behavior modification technician, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision‑making discretion related to the implementation of behavior management programs to ensure the safety, well‑being, and educational success of students and working as a team member to increase the social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for success. Employee performs school‑based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly NC 09/ Full‑time, 10 months

Principal

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Act as an advocate for students by providing one‑on‑one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of students’ needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow‑ups with students and other school‑based supports as needed
• Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluate student information and make recommendations as needed
• Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame
• Serve as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non‑traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies and other educational programs; assist students, parents, staff and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Implement behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assist teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies
• Assist with the day‑to‑day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assist with coordinating activities for parents, and respond to requests for assistance and information
• Provide close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting
• Provide immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in home and school settings
• Implement social skill/character education curriculum; provide individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitor behavior by observing and interacting with students
• Maintain accurate log of student progress, relative behavior, and social skills development
• Assist in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for programs provided by community‑based human services agencies
• Respond to calls for assistance from staff and students (both crisis and routine); diffuse and de‑escalate potentially volatile situations
• Address the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in‑service sessions
• Perform related work as assigned or required

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles
• Skilled in de‑escalation
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and implement effective individual/group behavior management plans
• Ability to collect and…