Specialized Behavior Technician

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Wallace Educational Forum
- Salisbury, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5938043
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Specialized Behavior Technician (SBT)

REPORTS TO:

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Exceptional Children (EC) Department Designee

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, provides specialized behavioral and instructional support to students with disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based practices and individualized supports. The Specialized Behavior Technician (SBT) works as part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Exceptional Children Department and collaborates with school teams and district support personnel to promote functional communication, positive behavior, independence, safety, and meaningful participation across school environments. SBTs may provide support within specialized programs, other classrooms or programs, or to individual students based on district, program, and student needs.

• Provides direct, hands-on support to students across school environments.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), accommodations, and individualized supports with fidelity.
• Uses evidence-based practices to support communication, social, behavioral, adaptive, and academic skill development.
• Promotes functional communication, independence, self-regulation, positive behavior, and student engagement.
• Supports student participation in the least restrictive environment, as appropriate.
• Provides support during instruction, transitions, lunch, recess, specials, transportation, community-based instruction, field trips, and other school activities, as assigned.

• Implements proactive behavioral strategies, reinforcement systems, and other supports identified by the student’s educational team.
• Recognizes signs of behavioral escalation and implements approved prevention and de-escalation strategies.
• Responds to behavioral and safety concerns in accordance with student plans and district procedures.
• Collects and documents accurate behavioral data.
• Completes fidelity checks to support consistent implementation of behavioral interventions.
• Shares objective data and observations with appropriate school and district personnel to support team decision-making.

• Collaborates with teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, related service providers, EC staff, and district support personnel.
• Models and supports the implementation of behavioral and instructional strategies with school staff.
• Supports consistent implementation of student plans and interventions across staff and settings.
• Participates in required meetings, coaching, professional learning, and EC Department trainings.
• Maintains student confidentiality and complies with FERPA and applicable district, state, and federal requirements.
• Supports multiple students, classrooms, programs, or school locations as assigned based on district needs.
• Performs other duties consistent with the Specialized Behavior Technician role as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, behavior analysis, human services, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities and behavioral support needs preferred.
• Experience implementing…