Behavior Technician - Shingle Springs

California Montessori Project • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians play a vital role in supporting students’ success at CMP. They provide direct behavioral interventions, coaching, and instructional support, helping students build positive skills and access their education. Working closely with teachers, specialists, and BCBAs, Behavior Technicians foster inclusive, safe, and engaging classrooms where every student can thrive.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• The position requires 48 college educational units, or the ability to pass the paraprofessional exam, CBEST, or other valid educational competency test within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrable behavioral background, training, and experience working with students with complex and significant behavior issues
• Minimum of one-year experience working with special needs children in a school and/or clinical setting
• Understanding of age-appropriate child development principles
• Knowledge of effective guidance strategies for an educational setting
• Basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders
• Awareness of other developmental disabilities and their impact on learning and behavior
• Understanding of ABA principles
• Familiarity with specific instruction methodologies such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
• Working knowledge of core subjects taught in schools (arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading)
• Sufficient competency to assist students with individual or group studies
• Basic knowledge of teaching and instructional methods
• Ability to implement instructional strategies effectively
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents
• High levels of patience when conveying information to students with communication difficulties
• Sensitivity to the special needs of students
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Upon hiring, complete Crisis Prevention Intervention training if not currently certified

Nice To Haves

• Special education, or related field
• Montessori experience
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• Higher level coursework in behavior assessment, behavior management, child development, or intervention and candidates pursuing higher education in behavior analysis is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists and specialists by implementing visual, behavioral, social, and communication strategies to enhance student performance and promote positive behavior.
• Administer special drills for assessment and reinforcement of learning.
• Provide behavior intervention services to individual students with exceptional needs, typically in the classroom or small group settings.
• Prepare and develop age-appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support behavior and academic instruction.
• Assist in collaboration with certificated and classified staff on behavior interventions for students.
• Under the guidance of a BCBA, develop and/or use positive behavior intervention strategies and reinforcement.
• Supervise children constantly, assess the need for, and apply, appropriate positive behavior support according to grade and/or developmental level.
• Assist BCBAs with data collection for assessments and progress monitoring.
• Monitor classroom activities observe and redirect student behavior according to established procedures, and reinforce behavior modification techniques as directed by the behavior plan and/or BCBA.
• Document student behavior progress using the individualized education plan as a guide.
• Record information to support further evaluations and report occurrences to behavior analyst.
• Prepare and maintain files and records for assigned students and contribute to program reporting.
• Accompany students between locations, ensure their safety by following health and safety rules.
• Assist students with severe disabilities with certain medical and hygiene functions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• paid holidays
• vacation (as applicable by position)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans through CalSTRS Pension2 according to California state law, California Education code and CMP policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Positions
• Access to free before and after care through Club M for employees with students enrolled at a CMP campus (subject to availability; application fees apply).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Nivati, a mental health platform offering counseling, coaching, and wellness tools.

What This Job Offers

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