Behavior Support Technician

Specialized Education Services•Town of Mayfield, NY

About The Position

The Behavior Support Technician works with school staff, teachers, leaders, and interdisciplinary team members to provide customized behavioral support to students with intensive behavioral needs. The role uses positive behavioral interventions and supports as part of a multidisciplinary approach to student guidance and safety. The technician provides consistent monitoring throughout the school site, including classrooms and transition areas; supports the creation and implementation of behavior support plans; documents behavioral incidents and progress toward goals; and helps foster an inclusive environment that develops appropriate social and behavioral skills. The position also involves de-escalation, crisis management, physical intervention when necessary, post-crisis debriefing, and communication with parents. The role offers paid training, tuition reimbursement, credentialing support, professional development, smaller class sizes, and a benefits suite. The starting pay is USD $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience working in an educational setting implementing behavioral interventions for students with intensive behavioral needs.
Emotional consistency and resilience to handle stressful situations in a composed and positive manner.
Flexibility and willingness to provide support where needed to ensure staff and student safety and well-being.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

College experience or a bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and leaders to support students with intensive behavioral needs.
Provide customized behavior support and use positive behavioral interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Monitor and support students throughout the school site, including in classrooms and transition areas.
Support the creation and implementation of behavior support plans.
Record, track, and document behavioral incidents and progress toward goals.
Use positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and school-site incentive programs.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical intervention when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages appropriate social and behavioral skills.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop differentiated support for students with more intensive needs.
Participate in staff debriefings after challenging behavior or crisis situations.
Facilitate communication with parents.