Behavior Technician/Behavior Aide - School-Based

RXinsider LTD.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant is seeking experienced Behavior Technicians, Behavior Aides, and qualified Paraprofessionals to provide 1:1 behavioral support to students in K–12 settings.

Positions offer 35+ hours per week with rolling submissions for the 2026–2027 school year. Compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience, with opportunities for ESY and NSY placements based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of school-based behavior experience.
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral needs.
• Strong de-escalation, redirection, and behavior-management skills.
• Reliable attendance history and professional conduct.
• Ability to clear required background checks.
• Experience with behavior data collection and behavior plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 behavioral support to students with a range of behavioral needs.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and non-reactive approach during challenging behaviors.
• Identify triggers and use redirection and de-escalation strategies.
• Follow each student's Behavior Intervention Plan and support strategies.
• Track and monitor behaviors, triggers, responses, and data.
• Support students who may demonstrate aggression, elopement, or other intense behaviors.
• Assist with toileting as required based on student needs.
• Provide additional classroom or student support beyond 1:1 caseload when needed.
• Be flexible with student needs and schedules.
• Participate in district and Soliant credentialing and safety training.

Skills

1:1 behavioral support

calm and professional

de-escalation

reliable attendance

background checks

behavior data collection

Job description

Soliant is seeking experienced Behavior Technicians, Behavior Aides, and qualified Paraprofessionals to provide 1:1 behavioral support to students across K–12 settings. Candidates should have demonstrated experience managing significant behaviors and be confident providing calm, consistent, and professional support in a school environment.

Rolling submissions are being accepted for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates will be hired as caseloads arise. Opportunities may extend through the current school year, ESY, and the 2026–2027 school year, with continued placement based on performance.

Position Details

• K–12 openings available: Please indicate your preferred grade level when applying.
• Hours: 35+/week
• Duration: 08/24/2026 - 06/04/2027
• Opportunities for current year, ESY and NSY; provisional on performance for the rest of the semester.

Compensation

• Behavior Aide / Paraprofessional: $20–$25/hour, depending on experience
• Behavior Technician: $20–$25/hour, depending on experience

These positions offer competitive compensation based on the level of behavioral support and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 behavioral support to students with a range of behavioral needs.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and non-reactive approach when responding to challenging behaviors.
• Proactively identify triggers and utilize appropriate redirection and de-escalation strategies.
• Follow each student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and individualized support strategies.
• Track and monitor behaviors, triggers, responses, and other relevant student data.
• Support students who may demonstrate aggression, elopement, or other intense behaviors.
• Assist with toileting when required, based on student needs.
• Provide additional classroom or student support when needed beyond the assigned 1:1 caseload.
• Remain flexible regarding student needs, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Participate in required district and Soliant credentialing and safety training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of school-based behavior experience required.
• Experience working with students with significant or intensive behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
• Strong de-escalation, redirection, and behavior-management skills.
• Reliable and professional with a strong attendance history.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully clear required background checks without requiring district approval.
• Experience with behavior data collection and implementation of behavior plans preferred.
• CPI or other safety/de-escalation training is a plus.
• Candidates must be comfortable working with students who may exhibit aggression and/or elopement.
• Paraprofessionals/Behavior Aides may be considered if they meet the experience and caseload requirements.
• RBTs may be considered even without an active license; supervision is not currently available.

What We're Looking For

Reliability and professionalism are essential for these positions. Candidates should have strong professional references and a proven history of dependable attendance and performance.