Behavior Technician - Special Education Support & Growth

Thelearnacademy; Arizona; On-site; USD 24,796 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LEARN Academy, formerly Desert Choice Schools, is hiring a Behavior Technician in Arizona. You will provide direct instructional support and help students develop academic and self-help skills, social-emotional regulation, and language development.

Entry pay starts at $18/hour with potential increases and a 0.50/hour bump for a bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time, 10-month position with paid breaks and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 1–2 years experience with children in a special needs setting preferred but training offered.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback from peers and supervisors.
• Experience with Crisis Management Interventions and safe holds.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individuals and groups.
• Support social-emotional and adaptive behavior development.
• Collect data on student progress as directed by teaching team.
• Reinforce academic behaviors and provide practice opportunities.
• Assist students in community, school, and leisure activities.
• Use approved de-escalation techniques and safe restraints as trained.
• Perform related duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Collaboration

Crisis management

Therapeutic holds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

LEARN Academy, formerly Desert Choice Schools, is hiring a Behavior Technician in Arizona. You will provide direct instructional support and help students develop academic and self-help skills, social-emotional regulation, and language development.

Entry pay starts at $18/hour with potential increases and a 0.50/hour bump for a bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time, 10-month position with paid breaks and comprehensive benefits.