Academic and Behavior Technician

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking an Academic and Behavior Technician to support special education practitioners in data collection and documentation for Child Find evaluations.

The role involves interviews with students, educators, and parents, observations of instructional activities, and assisting with assessments while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to FERPA/HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Ability to relate to student population and build cooperative relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Competence with technology for documentation, collaboration, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review student records and summarize important information related to the student's education program.
• Conducts interviews with students, educators or parents.
• Conducts observations of students and instructional activities.
• Assists with assessments of students without interpretation.
• Assists with preparing materials and scheduling activities.
• Assist with data collection and documentation as directed.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Responds to changing educational needs and environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tech for documentation

Data collection

Multicultural competence

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Des Moines Public School District STUDENT SERVICES (SMOUSE) - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Academic and Behavior Technician

Des Moines Public School District STUDENT SERVICES (SMOUSE) - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5746189

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

This position will remain open until filled.

TITLE:Academic and Behavior Technician

POSTION TYPE: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Ability to relate to student population being served.
2. Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
3. Effective written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with all stakeholders.
4. Competence in using technology for documentation, collaboration, and service delivery.
5. Ability to apply analytical thinking.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
7. Competency working in a multicultural environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Academic and Behavior Technician supports special education practitioners by assisting with data collection and documentation as part of Child Find evaluations. This position will conduct interviews with students, educators, and/or parents, and observe students and/or instruction. All work is conducted under the direction of a special education practitioner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Review student records and summarize important information related to the student's education program.
2. Conducts interviews with students, educators or parents.
3. Conducts observations of students and instructional activities.
4. Assists with assessments of students without interpretation.
5. Assists with preparing materials and scheduling activities.
6. Assist with data collection and documentation as directed.
7. Participate in professional development activities.
8. Responds to changing educational needs and environments.
9. Maintains confidentiality related to agency, district, students, and family information.
10. Adheres to ethical standards, confidentiality requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA), and agency policies

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Services

REPORTS TO: Student and Family Services Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Student and Family Services Director

EVALUATES:N/A
BARGAINING GROUP:N/A

FLSA STATUS:Full Time

FT/PT: Full time

DAYS:190 day calendar HOURS: 7.5 hour day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent:standing, walking and sitting.

Occasional:bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing/stairs, driving/ lifting (10lbs), carry (10 ft)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constant:Inside

Occasional:Outside and extremes of temperature and humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: DF

Date: 01/20/26

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.84 to $24.29 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Virginia Martin , Human Resources Manager
• District Office - Walnut Street
• Email: [e-mail]