Behavior Technician

Desert Choice Schools • Payson, AZ

361d • $17

About The Position

Gain rewarding experience with Desert Choice Schools—part of LEARN Academy! As a Behavior Technician at Desert Choice Schools, you'll have the exciting role of helping students with special needs develop academic and self-help skills, social and emotional regulation, flexible thinking, language development, and motor development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience working with children in a special needs educational setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective.
• Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or can obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students.
• Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and social-skill development.
• Collecting data regarding student(s) progress towards their goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
• Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff.
• Implementing organization-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint.
• Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff.

Benefits

• Entry pay starts at $17.50 per hour with performance-based pay increases.
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year).
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED