Behavior Technician (8 Hours/185 Days)

Aiken-County-Public-Schools

Aiken (SC)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Aiken County Public Schools is hiring a Behavior Technician (8 Hours/185 Days) to support elementary students with social/behavioral skills and behavior reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis.

You will collect data, assist with parent training, and implement behavior plans while supporting teachers and staff across district schools. Position is 185 days with an 8-hour workday and requires RBT certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with 60 college credits, or passing ParaPro; Associate’s degree preferred.
Must meet Highly Qualified standards and be RBT certified or willing to complete RBT training.

Responsibilities

Implement specific behavior plans.
Collect data related to interventions and student responses.
Utilize data and reports to improve behavioral aspects of students.
Provide training and support to teachers and staff.
Travel to Aiken County Elementary Schools for interventions as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Parent training

Behavior modification

Interventions implementation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED + 60 college credits

Associate’s degree preferred

RBT certification or willingness to obtain

Tools

CPI training

Ukeru training

Job description

Behavior Technician (8 Hours/185 Days)

Aiken County Public Schools XSEL - Aiken, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Aiken County Public School District , and CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5966065
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Behavior Technician

Department: Instruction/XSEL

Reports To: Director of Elementary Behavior Analysis

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:
Support the instruction of social/behavioral skills and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to elementary age students. The Behavioral Technician will collect data, assist with parent training, and directly implement behavior plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement specific behavior plans
Utilize reports and data effectively to improve behavioral aspects of students.
Collect data related to interventions applied and student responses
Prepare materials necessary and relevant for educational services
Attend in-service trainings, meetings, and conferences as requested
Assist with training newly hired technicians
Manage problem behaviors appropriately to ensure the safety of students and staff, including staying up-to-date with training for CPI and Ukeru and implementing the techniques appropriately
Support teachers, staff, and administrators in dealing with behavior issues
Provide training and support to general education teachers with transitioning students
Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher.
Effectively monitors groups of students engaged in academic or social skills work.
Demonstrates the ability to observe and assist individual students that are experiencing difficulties.
Effectively supervises playground activities, monitors students in the cafeteria, during rest periods, coming on and off buses, or as they go to and from classes.
Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, copying, and routine posting to ledgers.
Operates general office equipment such as a typewriter, computer, copier, laminator, and calculator.
Maintain and submit appropriate records in a timely manner as determined by school administration.
Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences according to student needs.
Travel to Aiken County Elementary Schools upon request to provide interventions and supports to identified students.
Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Perform any other duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by administration and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
Follow contents of faculty and staff handbook and adhere to ACPSD Board Policies and employee guidelines.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Degree with 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaProfessional Exam. Associate’s degree preferred. Must meet Highly Qualified standards. Must be RBT certified or willing to complete training for RBT certification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

Must be able to drive a car to area schools.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands consist of frequently standing, talking or listening, walking or sitting for a period of time. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds; such as lifting to a changing table, pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors as well as outdoors.

Term of Employment:

185 Days/8 hours
Level 112 Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Updated 2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.40 See salary schedule on home page

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