Behavior Technician

Nyman Associates, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Nyman Associates, Inc. is seeking compassionate Behavior Technicians to support students with academic, behavioral, and emotional needs in school settings. You will apply ABA and MTSS strategies, provide SEL support, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to monitor progress and promote growth.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging moments while helping students develop essential life and social-emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs preferred.
• Familiarity with ABA, MTSS, social-emotional learning, or trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and work collaboratively with school staff.
• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Passion for supporting students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral and emotional needs, including those with autism, trauma histories, or significant behavioral challenges.
• Implement ABA and MTSS strategies to address behaviors and promote learning.
• Provide social-emotional learning support, often in small groups or one-on-one settings.
• Build rapport and trust with students through consistent engagement, even when behaviors are challenging.
• Support academic and life skills instruction alongside behavioral interventions.
• Prepare and maintain behavioral data sheets to monitor student progress.

Skills

Experience with students

ABA familiarity

MTSS knowledge

SEL understanding

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Behavior Technician# Careers## Behavior TechnicianApply: Harrisburg, PA: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-104113**Job Title:**Behavior Technician**Pay Range:**Based upon experience**Job Description:**Whether you're an **experienced Behavior Technician** looking for a fresh start, someone with a background in education or behavioral support, or someone passionate about making a difference in students' lives — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact. Nyman Associates is a trusted educational services provider specializing in school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving students and communities across a growing multi-state footprint for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate **Behavior Technicians** who are excited to support students with academic, behavioral, and emotional needs. **Position Summary:**As a Behavior Technician in a school setting, you will work directly with students to support their academic growth and behavioral needs, often in specialized therapeutic and behavioral environments. You will provide individualized support to students with autism, trauma histories, or significant behavioral challenges while helping them develop essential academic, social-emotional, and life skills. **Responsibilities include:*** Supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs, including those with autism, trauma histories, or significant behavioral challenges* Implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) strategies to address behaviors and promote learning* Providing social-emotional learning (SEL) support, often in small groups or one-on-one settings* Building rapport and trust by consistently engaging students, even when behaviors are challenging* Supporting academic and life skills instruction alongside behavioral interventions* Preparing and maintaining behavioral data sheets to monitor student progress* Assisting with daily school routines, including student arrivals, morning meetings, and classroom transitions* Working with students on rotating assignments to support individualized academic, behavioral, and life skills goals* Collaborating with teachers, behavioral specialists, and other school staff to provide consistent student support **Qualifications:*** Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs preferred* Familiarity with ABA, MTSS, social-emotional learning, or trauma-informed practices preferred* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to build positive relationships with students and work collaboratively with school staff* Patience, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations* Passion for supporting students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development **Benefits:*** Employee (W2)* Sick Time* 401(k)* Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices* Life insurance* Referral bonuses **Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:*** Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths* Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors* Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success. #S-NymanBD