2026/2027 School Year Secondary Behavior Technician - Special Education Department

Hanover County Public Schools•Ashland, VA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides extended support to students with disabilities who are demonstrating behavioral difficulties in the school setting. The technician will implement behavioral strategies as outlined in the student's behavioral intervention plan, with a goal of fading student support, under the direction of an HCPS consultative teacher/special educator.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Willingness to achieve and maintain the credential of Registered Behavior Technician.
Achieve and maintain certification in county-approved de-escalation program.
Ability to effectively use Google applications for data collection and staff communication.
Ability to efficiently and effectively work with and on a variety of teams.
Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and maintain client dignity and confidentiality.
Valid Va. Driver's License.
Maintain RBT certification once achieved.
Maintains certification in Safety Care (physical management system).
Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other physical activities are required.
Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
Occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks.
Requires travel throughout school division.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students who demonstrate behavioral difficulties.
Associates Degree or additional studies at an institution of higher education.
Current certification of Registered Behavior Technician.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide extended support to students with disabilities who are demonstrating behavioral difficulties in the school setting.
Implement behavioral strategies as outlined in the student's behavioral intervention plan.
Fade student support as a planned goal.
Collect data and communicate with staff using Google applications.
Maintain certification in county-approved de-escalation program.
Maintain professional boundaries, client dignity, and confidentiality.
Assist/restrain students.
Operate specialized equipment or office equipment.
Assist students by bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
Lift or move children from wheelchairs to tables or desks.
Travel throughout the school division.
Provide classroom management and learning environment support.
Attend parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours.