Behavior Technician

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician

About Focused Staffing Group:

Focused Staffing Group is a strategic partner dedicated to connecting talented K-12 professionals seeking temporary or direct-hire opportunities with organizations that value their skills and expertise. Our commitment to integrity, service, respect, diversity, and focus ensures that we match qualified candidates with the right opportunities, transforming lives one rockstar talent at a time.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Behavior Technician to support students with diverse behavioral needs, implement individualized intervention plans, and collaborate with educators and families to foster a positive learning environment that promotes academic and social success.

Essential Functions:

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.

Document appropriate data as instructed by the School Wellness Team.

Implement behavioral programs and interventions designed to facilitate positive changes.

Assess crises and defuse them using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.

Write clear and detailed observations of student behavior.

Reinforce appropriate behaviors while redirecting negative behaviors.

Provide value clarification including rules, expectations, and consequences.

Implement logical consequences for inappropriate behavior.

With proper training, physically restrain students if necessary for safety.

Communication and Consultation

Collaborate with the School Wellness team, School Leaders, and teachers to develop effective intervention programs for changing unacceptable student behavior.

Provide information to parents, guardians, or other care providers regarding student actions.

Ensure consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts.

Consult with teachers, operations team, and school leaders to gather information on prior behavior problems and provide necessary insights on behavioral concerns.

Programs and Team Support

Assist the school team by monitoring student behavior changes, supporting academics, and supervising various activities during the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff.

Attend IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and student progress meetings as requested.

Implement the school’s emergency procedures as needed.

Participate in training regarding safety, security, physical restraints, and behavior management procedures as required.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Registered Behavior Technician certificate (RBT)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The following physical demands apply:

Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.

Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally climb ladders.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Focused Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Full-time