Behavior Technician

Desert Choice Schools; Queen Creek, San Tan Valley (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Behavior Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting students with special needs. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to help students develop essential skills in a nurturing environment. You will provide direct instructional support, assist in social-emotional development, and implement approved techniques for behavior management. With a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience with children in special needs settings preferred.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students and groups.
• Collect data on student progress towards goals as directed.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Crisis Management Interventions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Gain rewarding experience with Desert Choice Schools—part of LEARN Academy!

As a Behavior Technician at Desert Choice Schools, you’ll have the exciting role of helping students with special needs develop academic and self-help skills, social and emotional regulation, flexible thinking, language development, and motor development.

Who We’re Looking For

Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including:

• A genuine desire to help make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.
• A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• A willingness to learn about a variety of disability categories and learning differences.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation plan
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
• Referral bonuses

Specifics to This Position

• Entry pay starts at $17.50 per hour with performance-based pay increases and mentored opportunities for advancement.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree earn an additional $.50 per hour.
• This is a full-time, 10-month position with unpaid school breaks.

What You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs educational setting preferred but not required – we are willing to train!
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective regarding certain student behaviors.
• Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or can obtain one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students.
• Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and social-skill development.
• Collecting data regarding student(s) progress towards their goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
• Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff.
• Implementing organization-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint. Training in specific therapeutic techniques provided by Desert Choice Schools.
• Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.

Ready to make a difference in a student’s life? Apply today.

Desert Choice Schools and Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.