Behavior Techincian

Drury High School; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury High School in North Adams, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with behavioral needs and follows BCBA-guided strategies within IEP frameworks.

Supervision is provided by the Building Principal and Director of Student Support Services. The position is school-year only, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week (180 days). The starting date is August 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent course hours or passing score on parapro exam.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Willing to undergo additional specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide a highly structured approach to behavioral management
• Work with students to reduce behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, disruption
• Use strategies provided by the BCBA (ie discrete trial training) to instruct students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs
• Provide mentoring and direct support to students during specified un-structured times of the day (lunch, recess, etc)
• Collect data on behavioral interventions and assist in monitoring progress
• With teachers and other support staff, implement elements of student behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the BCBA and Special Education Coordinator
• Participate in meetings (IEP, Behavior Plan, etc.) as necessary.

Skills

Good written communication

Verbal communication

Willing to undergo training

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

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Behavior Techincian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856578

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Seeking a Behavior Technician at Drury High School for the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Goal: To provide the best educational experience for the schools’ students.

Supervision: Reports to Building Principal and Director of Student Support Services.

This position is: School Year Only, 7 hours per day 5 days per week (180 days).

Performance Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide a highly structured approach to behavioral management
• Work with students to reduce behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, disruption
• Use strategies provided by the BCBA (ie discrete trial training) to instruct students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs
• Provide mentoring and direct support to students during specified un-structured times of the day (lunch, recess, etc)
• Collect data on behavioral interventions and assist in monitoring progress
• With teachers and other support staff, implement elements of student behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the BCBA and Special Education Coordinator
• Participate in meetings (IEP, Behavior Plan, etc.) as necessary.

Requirements

Required:

• Associates degree or equivalent course hours or passing score on parapro exam.
• Experience working with students that have moderate to severe social emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Must be willing to undergo additional specialized training as necessary

Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

Environmental Conditions: The occupant is required to work indoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners, inks, and cleaning fluids.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,000 to $23,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Volff , Office Support Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]