Behavior Support Technician - Church Creek Elementary School - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Harford County Public Schools • Belcamp, MD

3h • $32,675 - $53,964 • Onsite

About The Position

To assist school staff with instructional programs, activities, and support the needs of students.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Associate of Arts Degree or higher from an accredited college or university (coursework in psychology or sociology is preferred); OR 60 college credits with grade "C" or higher (coursework in psychology or sociology is preferred); OR Absent an AA degree or less than 60 college credit hours in a related field, candidates may be considered for the position with the following: Pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Completion of 15 college credits, 1.5 years of work experience working directly with students exhibiting special needs and/or aggressive Behaviors
• Completed or willing to complete and implement all components of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic technology skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student behavior and implements behavior strategies and intervention plans in a variety of settings.
• Responds to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures under the direction of the school administration, school psychologist, and/or social worker.
• Responds to and manages crisis situations utilizing prescribed de-escalation strategies and interventions under the direction of the school administration, school psychologist, and/or social worker.
• Implements and assists staff with approved de-escalation techniques when responding to students whose behavior may become injurious to themselves or others.
• Supports the implementation of the behavioral components of IEPs under the direction of the special educator, school psychologist, and/or social worker.
• Assists with the implementation and documentation of the behavior management system including any specifically designed contracts or protocols, in concert with the teacher under the direction of the school administration, school psychologist, and/or social worker to reduce the student's maladaptive behaviors and promote appropriate social behaviors.
• Monitors student behavior by accurately documenting day-to-day student progress through on-going data collection in accordance with the Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• individual and family medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• retirement savings
• pension
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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