Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

The Elementary Behavior Technician provides proactive, preventative behavioral and social-emotional support to elementary students in general education settings. Under the supervision of the Behavior Interventionist (BI) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and in collaboration with school administrators, teachers, and counselors, the Technician delivers direct behavior-analytic services, including implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), data collection, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions designed to improve student behavior, emotional regulation skills, and access to instruction.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive behavioral support, teaching emotional regulation, coping, and social skills using Safe and Civil Schools CHAMPS interventions and strategies in classrooms, small groups, and school wide settings.
• Implementing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and de-escalation strategies with fidelity, reinforcing classroom behavior strategies that align with CHAMPS expectations and routines.
• Facilitating and supporting Tier 1 (CHAMPS & school-wide expectations/practices) and Tier 2 interventions (e.g., Check-In/Check-Out (CICO), behavior contracts, self-monitoring) aligned with Virginia Tiered Systems of Support (VTSS).
• Partnering with the counselor to identify students who would benefit from small group social-emotional skill support.
• Collecting, documenting, and monitoring student behavior data to track progress and inform interventions.
• Maintaining assigned student caseloads and ensuring consistent implementation of supports.
• Collaborating with teachers, counselors, administrators, BCBA, and BI to support student behavior.
• Supporting the Student Support Team (SST) for behavioral-focused meetings using Function-Based Thinking (FBT).
• Participating in monthly check-ins, coaching, and professional development with the BI and/or BCBA.
• Following all district, school, state, and federal policies while maintaining student confidentiality, safety, and dignity.

Additional duties include:

• Performing other related work as required.

Minimum education and training requirements include:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or completion of 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university or passing score on the Para Pro examination.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with colleagues and children.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining required certifications and engaging in ongoing professional development and training.

• Current Registered Behavior Technician® certification OR willingness to obtain certification, preferred.
• Experience with Safety Care (Physical Management and De-escalation), preferred.

Minimum qualifications and standards required include:

• Working knowledge and understanding of the field of child development with specific application to the area of special education and related services.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to maintain considerable patience and awareness of the different disabilities of students in assigned locations.
• Ability to assist students with personal care/hygiene needs such as diapering, toilet training, handling clothing fasteners, bath rooming adolescents and young adults, and feeding students.
• Ability to physically assist students, such as lifting, transferring, and other activities required to care for students…