Behavior Technician

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
10/6/2026

Location:
Pearson School

Date Available:
ASAP
Behavior Technician (BT)

Areas of Responsibility

Responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of students experiencing behavioral or

social difficulties; reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well-being of a student to

the appropriate party. Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification

techniques to help students learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and

support to students. Conducts and participates in basic academic and behavioral activities.

Assists in the planning and implementation of individual plans; supports student goals, and

encourages and assists students in achieving their goals.

Education/Qualifications:

Experience working with children who display behavioral difficulties.

• 1-2 years of childcare or ABA experience; OR, BA/BS in progress or completed in

psychology, special education, communicative disorders, occupational therapy, or

related field. Experience with individuals with Autism is preferred.

• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings, and provide/obtain

immunizations.

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships with students, creative, and adaptive to all situations.
• Knowledgeable in de-escalation strategies for students with a variety of

social/emotional concerns.

• Knowledgeable in data collection and implementing Behavior Intervention

Plans preferred.

• Ability to run, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time. Full mobility with no

restrictions/limitations required.

• De-escalation and restraint training/certification is preferred; however, training will be provided.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• When necessary, the BT will be a member of their assigned building's Team H and will respond to crises when they arise.
• Schedule noncontingent resets for students in need.
• Monitor the referral process for student resets and behavioral observations.
• Under the direction of the BCBA, BTs will work with special education case managers and monitor student behavior and graph data as directed and trained.
• Under the direction of the BCBA, BTs will review Tier 1-2 behavior interventions with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. Support classroom teachers with behavioral situations.
• Data collection as determined by the BCBA and/or Director or her designee.
• Under the direction of the BCBA BTs will help monitor behavior plans, train staff on plan implementation, deliver reinforcement in the classrooms, and run scheduled resets.

Salary:

$21.00 per hour, inclusive of 197 student days across 12 months (school year and ESY).

Requirements:

• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.

Application Procedure:

• Apply online via our website: in Applitrack. Upload cover letter, resume, and three recent reference letters.

The Winchester Board of Education, per its policy, does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.