Behavior Technician - Jaworek Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician works at Jaworek Elementary School during the 2026–2027 work year. The regular work year is 214 days and includes a Summer Program. The position provides structured, behaviorally based support to students, including instruction in academic, communication, motor, social, and adaptive daily living skills. The technician collects and graphs data, supports students in generalizing skills, implements behavior protocols, and collaborates with educators and behavior specialists. The role may involve supporting students who display challenging behaviors and implementing physical restraints or escorts when needed. The position pays $30.00 per hour and is effective as soon as possible.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school, private special education school, or clinical environment; or RBT Certification, to be completed within 90 days of hire; or an Associate’s Degree; or 48 credits at the bachelor level in education or a related field.
Maintain current crisis prevention certification, such as Safety-Care.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide a highly structured approach based on behavioral principles.
Run programs targeting predetermined academic, communication, motor, social, and adaptive daily living skills, using systematic prompting as needed for toileting, grooming, dressing, and eating.
Collect data and record progress in skill acquisition.
Graph all programs daily to track progress.
Assist students in generalizing learned skills in general education settings.
Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions during unstructured times, including recess, lunch, and specials.
Collect student work as directed by the special education teacher.
Gather, create, and organize educational program materials, behavior charts, and reinforcement systems as requested by the special educator.
Work with students who may exhibit aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills, or safety concerns.
Implement specific behavior protocols, including data collection and graphing as needed.
Maintain current crisis prevention certification, such as Safety-Care, and implement physical restraints and escorts as needed.
Consult with the special educator, general educator, and behavior specialist.
Complete a daily home communication log.
Attend required meetings and trainings after school.
Perform other general duties as indicated by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools or designee, and Marlborough School Committee policies.