Behavior Technician; Division Wide

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

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)

Purpose Statement

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.
• Assist teachers in the development 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.
• Work directly with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support for staff that work with such students.
• Assist BCBA in conducting assessments and collecting/analyzing data in a timely, efficient and accurate manner
• Assess student reinforcers and reinforcement strategies
• Work with classroom teachers and instructional assistants to model effective behavioral and instructional programming.
• 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
• Participate in meetings as necessary
• Assists in implementation of activities of daily living programs, including feeding and toileting as needed

• Possess ability to establish rapport and work constructively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of general child behavior intervention techniques.
• Possess the ability to provide sensitive service to students who display emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Possess leadership qualities and effective organization skills.
• Possess an understanding of various disabilities and best practices for working with such students.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in the area of 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
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of general child behavior intervention techniques.
• Demonstrate the 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…