2026-27 Behavior Technician (open until filled)

Heritage - Special Education Office; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage - Special Education Office in Harrisburg, SD seeks a 2026-27 Behavior Technician to support students with behavioral needs. This is a full-time, school-term position with starting date TBD and salary $22.30 per hour.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, at least one year in a similar role; strong communication, ability to handle confidential student information; valid driver’s license. Reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year in similar position.
• Physical requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination. Some lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Other requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Driver’s license. Confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of behavior strategies with the Principal and Behavior Specialist.
• Provides assistance to students with behavioral needs (emotional support, physical management).
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Reviews and practices skills taught by a teacher and behavior specialist one-to-one or in small groups.
• Meets with teachers, behavior specialists, administrators, and parents regarding behavioral concerns.
• Maintains student records/data and supervises students in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2026-27 Behavior Technician (open until filled)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5902709

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: One year in similar position.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning. Some lifting up to 75 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Valid, current Driver’s License. Ability to keep student information confidential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Assists in the preparation of behavior strategies along with Principal and Behavior Specialist.


• Provides assistance to students with behavioral needs (emotional support, physical management).


• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.


• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher and behavior specialist with students one to one and in small groups in special education classroom and/or general education classroom.


• Meets with teachers, behavior specialists, administrators, and parents regarding behavioral concerns of students.


• Provides assistance in maintaining student records/data.


• Supervises students in the absence of teacher.


• Escorts students to various areas of the building.


• Monitors students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways.


• Participates in cross walk duty rotation before and after school hours at elementary schools.


• Transports students to and from home or respective learning environments.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM: School Term

REPORTS TO: Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.30 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Stephanie Grey , Special Ed Director


• Heritage - Special Education Office


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]