Behavior Technician

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency Creekside Learning Center
- Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

St Clair Regional Educational Service Agency Creekside Learning Center
- Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency

Job : 5846372

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Special Education

Behavior Technician Primarily at Creekside Learning Center

187 Day Schedule

Non-union, at-will, service personnel position

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavior Technicians work under the supervision of Intervention/Behavior Specialists and School Social Workers. Behavior Technicians provide support to a specific student within the student’s assigned classroom or program. The support provided by this position is to facilitate implementation of a student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and assist the student in learning more socially acceptable behaviors. Behavior Technicians will model for district staff the implementation of specifically identified interventions.

They will provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff, with the intent to decrease this level of support and move to gradual release of responsibility for BIP implementation to building and district staff. The Behavior Technician will take direction from the Intervention Specialist and School Social Worker, and will report to the Principal of Creekside Learning Center and the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS
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• Associates Degree in an area of Human Services preferred
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Training a plus
• Past work experience with persons with a disability
• Experience supporting students who present challenging behavior, and implementation of positive behavior strategies
• CPR and first aid training preferred
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, including pulling, pushing, bending, stooping and twisting.
• Regular predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
• CPI Training and willingness to receive ongoing de-escalation training
• Board Maker Experience a plus

ESSENTIAL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate an intuitive sense for addressing challenging behavior in a positive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the function of behaviors, how adult behavior influences student behavior and student behavior influences adult behavior
• Able to consistently follow a student’s specific Behavior Intervention Plan in a one-to-one, small group or classroom setting
• Able to model for district staff the implementation of specifically-identified interventions, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff
• Willing to be trained in crisis prevention techniques and physical intervention, and perform approved physical intervention techniques when required
• Capable of understanding the vital role of de-escalation strategies, and knowing when and how to use them
• Able to understand the intent of a BIP and the interventions, and ask for clarification when needed
• Competence with timely and accurate data collection and documentation to reflect implementation of the BIP
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to take verbal direction
• Reflect on and utilize feedback to increase intervention effectiveness
• Respectful of student, parents and staff at all levels, and works well in a team and for the dignity for the student
• Ability to travel to local districts to train support staff and support the students as they transition back to their districts.
• Utilize an established communication process
• Excellent organizational skills
• Punctual
• Demonstrate strict adherence to confidentiality requirements

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment Date:
Immediately pending Board approval and successful completion of employee entrance physical, drug screening and background checks.

Employment Type:

Non-union, at-will position, 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work Schedule:

School year 187 work day calendar

Work Day: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

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