Behavior Technician Job – LEAP Preschool

The Watson Institute; Sharpsburg (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Professional development

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

LEAP Preschool in Sharpsburg, PA seeks a Behavior Technician to support preschoolers with autism and neurotypical peers during the school day. You will implement ABA-based strategies, collect data, and assist with IEPs/PBSPs under teacher supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and safe classroom practices. A 40-hour certification, clearances, and medical exam are required to begin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, education, or related field.
• 40-hour Behavior Technician Certification due within one month.
• Experience with children preferred; ABA-based strategies familiarity.
• Clearances (Acts 34/114/151) and pre-employment medical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom team under teacher supervision to implement students’ IEPs.
• Implement positive behavior support programs for students.
• Collect data per PBSPs and IEPs and analyze trends with the team.
• Support communication, social, self-help, and play skills using ABA principles.
• Maintain classroom safety and organization; participate in supervision and training.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Psychology

Education

40-hour certification

Child experience

ABA knowledge

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Clearances (Acts 34/114/151)

Medical exam requirements

Education

BA/BS in psychology or education

Job description

As a Behavior Technician at LEAP Preschool, you'll work in a classroom at Sharpsburg to support preschoolers with autism and their neurotypical peers as they navigate their school day, helping provide behavioral support.

Behavior Tech Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a closely related field required
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral principles, evidenced by experience and education
• Successfully completed or will complete the 40-hour Certification Program for a Behavior Technician within one month of starting position/beginning employment
• Experience working with children, at least three years’ experience preferred
• Experience implementing positive behavior support plans is preferred
• Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.
• Experience collaborating with teams
• Supervise students during emergency drills, play periods and community-based instruction; the ability to keep up with running children and/or to lift, position, or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task
• The essential functions of the job described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Current Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, required

Behavior Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, participate effectively as a classroom team member and support the implementation of students’ IEPs
• Along with team members, implement positive behavior support programs for students
• Collect data as outlined in students’ PBSPs and IEPs or as directed by the teacher/Program Director
• Trend and analyze data to use with the team in making decisions on students’ programs based on the PBSPs and IEPs
• Collaborate with team on behavior management procedures
• Assist the teacher with instruction by following the classroom’s daily schedule and supporting learning activities
• Work to maintain professional competence and skills via training, continuing education, in-services, and supervision
• Assist in maintaining safe organization of the classroom environment and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Support communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills through ABA principles
• Demonstrate organizational skills, relate to students, use effective interpersonal skills, document activities, contribute to the smooth operation of LEAP Preschool, adhere to safety and health procedures
• Participate actively in the supervisory process, engage in skill development activities
• Directed by teacher, aide in parent communication on a bi-weekly basis via Microsoft TEAMs
• Perform other duties as directed by the Program Director

Job Benefits:

• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, and additional voluntary benefits
• 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment