Behavior Technician at SHES 07-31-2026

Behavior Technician

Essential functions include:

• Provides individualized behavior and academic supports to improve student's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of student's IEP goals and/or Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Maintains records and documentation pertaining to the student.
• Assist teachers with evidence based behavior management techniques by demonstrating, modeling, and positively reinforcing desired behaviors of the student.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Teaches social skills for replacement behaviors that contribute to disruptive, challenging behaviors.
• Holds the student accountable to behavioral expectations and administers appropriate consequences according to Behavioral Intervention Plan.
• Executes routines and procedures established for the student.
• Provides 1:1 support to the student throughout the school day.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Participates in IEP meetings, team meetings and parent conferences.
• Performs other duties as directed by the administration.

Qualifications:

• Registered Behavior Technician preferred or experience in a related field (i.e., psychology, behavior analysis, behavior modification).
• Minimum of three years of previous experience with individuals with behavioral challenges is preferred.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Physically fit and able to work with active students.

Duty year and salary:

This is a 188-day position. Salary is based on the appropriate Worcester County Board of Education support salary scale.

Application procedure:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Behavior Technician position must submit an internal application available on our website .
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened.
• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at  or email us at wcpshr.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, .