Behavior Modification Technician (26-27)

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC seeks a Behavior Modification Technician to support students’ social, behavioral, and academic growth under supervision. The role focuses on implementing behavior management plans and collaborating with teachers, families, and community partners to promote student success.

The position requires de-escalation skills, data tracking, and adherence to school policies. It is a full-time, 10-month assignment within CMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Two years of related college coursework required
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services preferred
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Provide one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions and assessments
• Observe, document, and maintain data on student behavior, attendance, and progress
• Establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and community agencies
• Serve as liaison between students, parents, CMS, and external programs
• Implement behavior management programs to improve social and academic skills
• Assist with day-to-day discipline and coordinate activities for parents
• Provide supervision to students assigned to alternative settings
• Offer immediate practical support to enhance social, behavioral, and academic skills
• Deliver social skills and character education and monitor behavior
• Maintain logs of student progress and behavior
• Refer students to community services when needed
• Respond to staff and student requests and de-escalate crises
• Address needs of EC students per IEPs
• Attend staff and team meetings
• Perform related work as required

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Data collection

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

High school diploma

Two years college coursework

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

NCI Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

East Mecklenburg High School

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Support Services

Job Number 4600324056

Start Date

Open Date 08/03/2026

Closing Date 10/02/2026

General Definition of Work

The behavior modification technician, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion related to the implementation of behavior management programs to ensure the safety, well-being, and educational success of students and working as a team member to increase the social, behavioral, and academic skills needed for success. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hourly NC 09/ Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Act as an advocate for students by providing one-on-one and group therapy processing sessions, assessment of student's needs, individual behavior planning, personal goal setting, weekly follow-ups with students and other school-based supports as needed
• Observe, document, and maintain data regarding student behavior, attendance, and academic progress; evaluate student information and make recommendations as needed
• Establish rapport and working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community agencies to promote the best possible outcome for the student in the shortest possible time frame
• Serve as a liaison between the student, parents, CMS non-traditional program/school, regular CMS schools, community agencies and other educational programs; assist students, parents, staff and community agencies in understanding CMS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Implement behavior management programs, enabling students to acquire social and interpersonal behaviors that will enhance their academic success; assist teachers and administrators to develop current behavior management strategies
• Assist with the day-to-day discipline, discuss student concerns with appropriate school staff and community agencies, assist with coordinating activities for parents, and respond to requests for assistance and information
• Provide close supervision to students who have committed CMS code of conduct violations or law violations and have been assigned to an alternative setting
• Provide immediate practical assistance to students to increase necessary social, behavioral, and academic skills needed to be successful in home and school settings
• Implement social skill/character education curriculum; provide individual and group instruction to students regarding appropriate social skills and behaviors; proactively monitor behavior by observing and interacting with students
• Maintain accurate log of student progress, relative behavior, and social skills development
• Assist in the identification of students who demonstrate a need for programs provided by community-based human services agencies
• Respond to calls for assistance from staff and students (both crisis and routine); diffuse and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
• Address the needs of EC students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and pertinent in-service sessions
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles
• Skilled in de-escalation
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to develop and implement effective individual/group behavior management plans
• Ability to collect and summarize data to document student progress by observing and charting behaviors and measuring the duration and frequency of inappropriate behavior
• Ability to provide support to faculty in managing students sometimes necessitating controlling aggressive behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with adolescents and families
• Ability to effectively explain the school system's disciplinary policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of current goals

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• Additional specialized trainings/certifications or two (2) years of related college coursework required
• One (1) year of experience in a mental health or human service program preferably working with behaviorally complex children
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services field preferred
• Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

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Additional Job Information

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.