Behavior Technician - District

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 29,783 - 39,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Behavior Technician to support district-level autism and behavioral interventions in Castle Rock, CO. The BT will implement intervention plans under supervision, collaborate with educators, and build skills for students requiring specialized support.

The role requires CPI readiness, data collection, and ongoing professional development in behavior techniques, with a 37.5 hour work week and open until filled.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Ability to collaborate with school teams and specialists.
• Willingness to obtain CPI certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency with ABA interventions and reinforcement techniques.
• Collaborate with school teams and specialists.
• Obtain and maintain CPI certification; implement de-escalation strategies.
• Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Assist with design/delivery of introductory interventions and visuals.
• Collect student data (ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

CPI certification

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Behavior Technician - District

The DCSD Classified Behavior Technician is an individual specially trained in applied behavior techniques that will complement the credentials of the Autism Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and/or licensed Special Education provider as an entry‑level position. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing the behavior and/or intervention plans designed by their supervisors at a higher level of competency than that of a Behavior Coach and/or EA‑IV. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff at a level that would typically exceed the rate of an EA‑IV and develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting 50 to 70 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling
• Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrate competency with research‑based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques).
• May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence.
• Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists.
• Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de‑escalation strategies in accordance with CPI.
• Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment.
• May teach Professional Development courses.
• May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration.
• Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g., visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement).
• Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction.
• May create supporting/guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students.
• May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans.
• Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams.
• Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill‑acquisition and behavior‑reduction plan.
• Implement skill‑acquisition and behavior‑reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans).
• Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments).

Certifications

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Douglas County School District (DCSD)

Education

High School or Equivalent

Position Details

• Position type: Regular
• Primary location: Variable Location Employee
• One year only: No
• Scheduled hours per week: 37.5
• FTE: 0.94
• Approx scheduled days per year: 180 work days

Salaries

• Minimum hire rate: $21.62 USD hourly
• Maximum hire rate: $28.97 USD hourly
• Full salary range: $21.62 USD – $36.32 USD hourly

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), district‑paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: October 9, 2026.