Behavior Technician

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
7 hours/day; 35 hours/week
Start date: 8/12/2026

Compensation
Salary Range: $32.21 - $43.16 (New employees to the District no higher than Step 6 $41.11)
*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Position Description
Under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee a Behavior Technician implements and provides coaching to staff in specialized behavior management designed by the BCBA or designated district personnel to support students with behavioral needs. The BT will also provide direct support to students that require intensive behavioral interventions. The Behavior Technician is responsible to assist in curriculum access through appropriate positive behavioral supports will support classroom teachers by modeling positive behavioral supports and supporting the teacher with implementing those supports monitoring non-structured times assisting in advancing behavior with students so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible. Provides temporary long or short-term direct 1:1 support of assigned student(s). Behavior Technicians may be asked by their Supervisor(s) to support a need at another school.

Education/Experience
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent - Required
Possesses an AA degree or equivalent in coursework or passage of Paraprofessional Proficiency Examination - Required
Possesses a valid California Drivers License or Government issued ID - Required
One-year experience in supporting students in school setting - Required
Experience working with children with behavioral challenges autism or developmental delays - preferred
Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved and provided by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in position - Required

Skills/Abilities
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students staff and community
Ability to provide behavioral training to staff as directed by the BCBA
Ability to receive direction by administrative personnel
Ability to perform basic clerical work related to supporting students with behaviors (data taking)
Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students
Ability to be sensitive to confidentiality of students/family situations
Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions
Knowledge of correct English usage spelling punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to speak clearly and effectively and follow oral and written directions
Operates a variety of instructional media and equipment and maintains
Empathize with special needs of students with disabilities
Work independently
Able to adjust to changing needs of students
Ability to use office equipment
Have transportation available if asked to provide services at another location

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the individualized instruction to meet educational objectives of students who primarily require behavior intervention strategies
Implement individualized instructional program (such as discrete trial training social skills development behavior intervention plans escalation cycle management plans)
Ability to intervene with situations during behavior escalations
Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel
Ability to take direction and follow designated behavior plans
Ability to train staff based on materials and implementation strategies provided by the supervision
Implement interventions based on modifications of antecedents such as motivating/establishing operations and discriminative stimuli
Implement extinction procedures.
Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures.
Implement differential reinforcement procedures (e.g. DRA DRO)
Modeling of social skills to encourage appropriate interactions with peers
Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students during recess lunch bus loading/unloading and/or field trips
Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team (sets up visual schedules materials needed for positive behavioral supports)
Collaborate with classroom teacher to implement students IEP goals and objectives
Consult and collaborate with site staff about students progress
Assist in student assessments as appropriate
Takes initiative knowing when students need their support or is able to work independently
Monitor and evaluate student progress and complete records
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student fights seizures) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns following District protocols
Engages in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with student such as lifting weight shifting and positioning of students due to behavioral needs
Participates in staff meeting and in-service training programs as required
Attends training regarding behavior management and crisis intervention as appropriate
May be reassigned to work with other students routinely/as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned

ADA Profile
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit bend kneel perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis lift carry or move up to 50 lbs. ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers students and the public; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Hazards:
Exposure to bodily fluids blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases
Contact with dissatisfied or aggressive individuals (hitting biting scratching spitting throwing objects)

Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP)

Supervised by: Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee
Evaluated by: Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee

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Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 1400 Montecito Ave. Mountain View CA 94043 or