Behavior Technician - School Based
About The Position
The Building-Level Behavior Technician is a specialized role focused on applying trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral techniques to support a positive and supportive learning environment in the general education setting. This role works under the guidance of building administrators and certified staff to help support the implementation of effective behavioral strategies for students. This role is critical in supporting district-level interventions like "Home Base" to ensure a successful educational experience for all students. The Behavior Technician serves as a key collaborator with the Response to Intervention (RtI) team and mental health providers. Responsibilities include ensuring the fidelity of behavior plans, providing staff modeling of supportive student strategies, instruction of behavioral skills to small groups or individual students, and managing specific regulation spaces within the school. While this role provides expert input and technical support, the work is performed in close partnership with licensed staff to maintain professional boundaries and ensure student safety. The position also involves developing and promoting good community relations among various district and community clientele.
Requirements
- Completion of district training in Trauma-Responsive Schools, Restorative Practices, and Classroom Culture.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License.
- High School or Equivalent education.
- Ability to collect and interpret diverse types of student behavioral data or willingness to be trained.
- Ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, students and their families.
- Advanced verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written, graphic and oral instructions.
- Expertise in collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team, including mental health specialists and administrators.
- Maintains a generally positive attitude.
- Model professionalism by building rapport with students and promoting a positive school atmosphere.
- Observes all District policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in trauma-informed care and behavior modification techniques or willingness to be trained.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Maintain all required certifications, including the 40-hour district-approved Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training.
- Complete all mandatory district training, such as CPI, Restorative Practices, and Trauma-Responsive Schools.
- Best practice involves consistently seeking additional training to enhance and maintain relevant skills.
Responsibilities
- Gather frequency data, ABC (antecedent-behavior-consequence) data, and preference assessments to guide team decisions, ensuring parent/guardian consent is obtained first.
- Develop support resources such as visual schedules, work systems, and reward charts.
- Provide clear modeling to school staff on the consistent implementation of behavior plans.
- Assist in communicating student needs and intervention components to all pertinent staff members.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with students, families, and staff.
- Seek the required and recommended training to ensure high-quality support for students.
- Collaborate with staff to create and implement differentiated behavior supports in general education classrooms for individuals or groups of students.
- Assist in the creation and execution of student-specific behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Implement effective de-escalation strategies and maintain current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
- Manage the school's "Home Base" (regulation room) by organizing materials, maintaining data, and guiding students through self-regulation activities.
- May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence as assigned or requested.
- Under the guidance of the building administrator and certified staff, collaborate to effectively manage student behavior by maintaining student behavior plans, supporting skill practice for students, and assisting in the de-escalation of students under the direct supervision of a certified staff person, thereby helping to maintain a positive and supportive learning environment.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- health savings account (HSA)
- flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- voluntary 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 457 retirement plan options
- paid sick and personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
