Behavior Technician - Long Term Assisgnment

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance

2 sick days + 0.5 personal day per sem

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation seeks a Behavior Technician for a long-term assignment to support students with intensive behavioral needs. The role involves direct student interaction, data collection, and collaboration with teachers to implement behavior plans.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of college or an associate degree. Training in Safe Crisis Management is essential, with professional development to be completed within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or higher is required.
• Requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret general written material.
• Must complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise students with intensive behavioral needs throughout the day.
• Apply CR-PBIS practices and de-escalation techniques.
• Support teachers and staff with routine classroom operations.
• Maintain data and documentation for student behavior and progress.
• Follow Safe Crisis Management procedures and EVSC policies.

Skills

Behavior support

De-escalation

Communication

Data collection

Student engagement

Education

Two years of college or associate degree

Tools

Safe Crisis Management

Job description

Behavior Technician - Long Term Assignment JobID: 2123

• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!

Why Choose EVSC?

• Impact Lives Daily: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
• Innovate and Grow: We're not just teaching – we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
• Stability Meets Flexibility: Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Community: Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future – one student at a time. We are Better Together!

POSITION DETAILS

This position is a long-term assignment through May 28, 2027. It is scheduled 5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day.

SALARY

$18.73/hr. The salary includes compensation for hours worked (holidays are not paid).

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for employee only medical insurance as well as two sick days and .5 personal day per semester.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required. Additionally, all new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment.

SUMMARY

Supports teaching staff in providing delegated components of a student's function-based behavior plan and/or behavior intervention plan as defined in an IEP, recording student behavior, as well as provides direct support in developing and ensuring a safe, supportive and positive learning environment for all students and staff. The behavior technician may provide academic instruction under the supervision of the lead teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Actively supervise students with intensive behavioral needs, throughout the school day including classroom and non classroom activities.
• Demonstrate proficiency and skill in providing support to students including but not limited to; CR-PBIS practices, de-escalation, teaching and practicing positive coping skills and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Support students by proficiently utilizing CR-PBIS practices, de-escalation, teaching and practicing positive coping skills and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Assist teacher and administration in routine classroom operation, i.e., academic support, PE class, etc.
• Follows all EVSC policies and procedures as it relates to Safe Crisis Management.
• Proficiently perform the tools and procedures as outlined in Safe Crisis Management when necessary.
• Collect student level data under the supervision of the SEL specialist or teacher of record.
• Once certified, is responsible for maintaining professional development, credentialing, and practice in Safe Crisis Management and EVSC Behavior Technician certification.
• Enter data into tracker.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with students who have intensive behavioral, social, emotional, and/or cognitive needs.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of school trustees' policies.
• Ability to apply theoretical and research based knowledge to student's individual and classroom program.
• Ability to react to changes in temperament quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of students.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and continually change schedule. Ability to de-escalate conflicting situations.
• Proficiency in use of Safe Crisis Management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitiveenvironment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise interns when assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(A) Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
(B) obtained an associate's degree (or higher)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to pass the EVSC behavior technician certification, with at least 80% mastery, including demonstrating proficiency in all tested components of Safe Crisis Management, including seated kneeling.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general written material, professional journals, and state and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, behavior plans, behavior goals,correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, parents or general public.
• The job requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech and hearing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to score and interpret rating scales.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization does not exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to generalize behavior principles to a specific situation.
• Ability to assess antecedents and postcedents as part of a student's function based behavior plan or behavior intervention plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing duties of this job, the employee shall be required to lift students and reach with arms and hands.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to bend at the trunk more than the average person.
• Required to lift or move up to 100 pounds such as to move students and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.
• Able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
• Communicate effectively using speech and hearing.
• The job also requires vision to read goals and to read non-verbal reactions of the students.
• The job also requires sitting in small chairs, working at small tables, and the ability to carry heavy materials to and from buildings.
• The job will requires quick movement and the ability to protect self and student from physical harm using techniques taught through Safe Crisis Management. Must be able to perform all physical interventions proficiently as taught through the Safe Crisis Management certification course.
• The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must prioritize and meet multiple demands from several people.
• The employee must be flexible and adaptable to workload and daily expectations.
• The noise level will vary depending on the daily activity but often, is moderate to very loud.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.
• The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollens, trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, de-greasers, pesticides and/or herbicides.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you have any questions, please e-mail Katie Johnson at [e-mail]. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged toapply.