Behavioral Technician

Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys•Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Para-Educator (Behavioral Technician) supports a positive school culture and rigorous, student-centered academic instruction. The role provides targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students and collaborates with teachers, families, and support staff to promote student success. Its primary areas are relationship building, direct behavior support and intervention, and communication. The Behavioral Technician builds positive relationships with students and helps maintain a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment that supports achievement and positive behavior. The role provides direct support across school settings, helps implement individualized interventions and student support plans, monitors behavior and engagement, uses de-escalation strategies as needed, and records behavioral data. It also coordinates with school staff and communicates with parents or guardians about student progress, goals, and program updates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to support students in academic and behavioral settings.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructional and behavioral guidance from supervisors.
Basic organizational, documentation, and data collection skills.
Ability to remain patient, flexible, and solution-oriented when supporting student needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children or adolescents in a school, youth development, childcare, or behavioral support setting.
Experience supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, or social-emotional needs.
Familiarity with classroom management strategies and positive behavior interventions.
Experience providing one-on-one or small-group instructional support.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Experience working in urban education settings or with culturally diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with students to foster trust, engagement, and academic growth.
Support a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student achievement and positive behavior.
Use relationship-based strategies to increase student participation and engagement in instruction, particularly among young male scholars.
Provide direct behavior support in classrooms and other school settings, including hallways, the cafeteria, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.
Assist with individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions aligned with student needs.
Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs), IEP accommodations, and other targeted student support plans with fidelity.
Monitor student behavior and engagement, providing redirection, coaching, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
Use de-escalation strategies and crisis prevention techniques as needed.
Collect and document behavioral data, including incidents, patterns, and progress toward goals, and report findings to appropriate staff.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to adjust interventions based on student responsiveness and observed behavior trends.
Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, and support staff to ensure continuity and effectiveness of student support services.
Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress, behavioral goals, and program updates.
Assist in documenting student progress and communicating recommendations for programmatic or instructional adjustments.