Behavior Technician

Behavior TechnicianGoodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolWork Year: 2026-2027The regular work year for Behavior Technicians is 214 days including a Summer Program.Effective Date of Employment: August 24, 2026Salary: $30.00 per hourResponsibilities:Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principlesRun programs that specify pre-determined skills including: academic, communication, motor, social, adaptive daily living skills (including: toileting (may require lifting), grooming, dressing and eating using a systematic prompting sequenceCollect data and record progress of skill acquisitionGraph all programs daily to track progressAssist students in generalizing learned skills within the general education settingsImplement play plans and facilitate social interactions at unstructured times (recess, lunch, specials, etc.)Collect student work as directed by special education teacherGather/create/organize materials for educational programs, behavior charts, reinforcement systems, etc. as requested by special educatorWork with students who may exhibit behaviors such as: aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills and safety concernsImplement specific behavior protocol (including data collection and graphing as needed)Maintain current crisis prevention certification (e.g., Safety-Care) and implement physical restraints and escorts as neededConsult with special educator, general educator and behavior specialistComplete daily home communication logAttend required meetings and trainings after schoolResponsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Marlborough School CommitteeQualifications:Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school or private special education school or clinical environment or RBT Certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire) or an Associate's Degree or 48 credits at the bachelor level in education or a related field.Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole) is a plus.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.