2026-2027 Vacancy: Behavior Technician (Division Wide

Augusta County Public Schools Student Services Department – 58 Cedar Green Rd, Staunton, VA 24401 – Staunton, Virginia

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Job : 5811994

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Behavior Technician (Division Wide)

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Scales:

Salary Scale - N3 or Bachelor's Level Professional Scale/Non-Teaching (200 days/7.5 hours)

To work collaboratively with school personnel to support students with challenging behavior. The Behavior Tech works collaboratively and under the guidance of the Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and/or the Director of Student Services, Supervisor of Special Education and school-based administrator to implement, collect data and monitor behavior support plans as assigned. The role of the Behavior Tech is to provide evidence-based interventions, strategies and supports using behavior management techniques and intervention strategies to reduce behaviors that interfere with the learning process.

• Performs behavior interventions for general and special education students.
• Assist the BCBA/Behavior Specialist in the development of behavior plans and support the teachers in the implementation of those plans.
• Assists teachers in the development and implementation of appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom.
• Collaborates with school personnel to promote an educational climate that facilitates student success and academic achievement.
• Provides direct support to students in need of behavioral services.
• Works directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provides support for staff that work with such students.
• Assists BCBA in conducting assessments and collecting/analyzing data in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Assesses student reinforcers and reinforcement strategies.
• Models effective behavioral and instructional programming for classroom teachers and instructional assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Implements established classroom behavior management procedures.
• Implements reinforcement system or other research based system.
• Implements district safety management training procedures as prescribed.
• Assists teacher with development of staff/student training materials.
• Participates in meetings as necessary.
• Assists in implementation of activities of daily living programs, including feeding and toileting as needed.

• Ability to establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of general child behavior intervention techniques.
• Ability to provide sensitive service to students who display emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Leadership qualities and effective organization skills.
• Understanding of various disabilities and best practices for working with such students.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, education, social work, counseling, mental health or related fields; other educational levels will be considered depending on experience and other relevant training.
• Minimum of two years experience in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of general child behavior intervention techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to move; stand; run; walk; frequently change physical positions, stoop, or bend; sit on the floor and transition from the floor to standing; use hands to touch and grasp;

reach with hand; and lift up to 40 pounds. The employee must have the…