Behavior Technician

Nashua School District; United States; Presencial; USD 31.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nashua School District's Franklin Street Preschool is hiring a Behavior Technician for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with behavioral and developmental needs, under supervision of a BCBA/Special Ed team.

The technician implements BIPs, provides one-on-one or small group support, collects data, and helps teach social, communication, and daily living skills in classroom and nonclassroom settings.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of 40-hour ABA modules within 90 days of hire.
• Prior training in non-violent crisis intervention preferred.
• Experience with students with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges required.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and methods.
• Strong communication with students, teachers, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and flexible in challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assist with physical activities up to 50 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) under supervision.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support during activities.
• Use evidence-based strategies to teach social, communication, and daily living skills.
• Collect and record data on student behavior and progress.
• Work with teachers and staff to integrate behavior strategies in class.
• Support independence with various skills through fading supports.
• Monitor behavior and apply BCBA/teacher procedures.
• Participate in meetings with other professionals for coordinated care.
• Provide behavior support in structured and unstructured environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies.

Conocimientos

ABA knowledge

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Data collection

Behavior data analysis

Student support

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

40-hour ABA Modules within 90 days

Descripción del empleo

POSITION: Behavior Technician

LOCATION: Franklin Street Preschool

STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE: $22.34 - $29.77 based on experience

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School-Based Behavior Technician to support students with behavioral and developmental needs in a school environment. The Behavior Technician will work closely with Special Education teams to implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), support students in developing critical academic, social, and communication skills, and help manage challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in the school environment under the supervision of a BCBA/Special Ed teacher/ Behavior Specialist.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students during academic and non-academic activities.
• Use evidence-based strategies to teach social, communication, and daily living skills.
• Collect and record data on student behavior, tracking progress and identifying trends in their progress by assisting teams with graphing the information collected.
• Work closely with teachers, special education staff, and other school professionals to integrate behavior strategies into the classroom setting.
• Support students by implementing systematic fading supports to increase their independence with various skills in the school environment.
• Monitor student behavior and provide evidence-based interventions based on the BIP procedures created by the BCBA/Behavior Specialist/Special Ed Teacher.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with other professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists) to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide behavior support in both structured classroom settings and unstructured environments (e.g., recess, lunch, transitions between classes).
• Maintain student confidentiality and ensure adherence to all school policies and regulations.

Assumes other special activities and/or responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit according to contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of 40-hour ABA Modules within 90 days of hire
• Prior training in non-violent crisis intervention methods preferred
• Previous experience working with students with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges is required
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and methods.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and other school staff.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and flexible in challenging situations.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their academic and behavioral development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative school setting.
• Ability to assist with physical activities such as sitting on the floor, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond to student behaviors in a safe and effective manner.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.