Behavior Technician — Support Special Needs Students

LEARN Academy; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 3,582,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learn Academy in Redwood City is seeking Behavioral Technicians to provide direct instructional support to individual or small groups of students and monitor progress toward goals. Training and mentorship are offered, with opportunities to work with children with special needs and potential certification guidance.

Benefits include competitive compensation, 401K, tuition assistance reimbursement, and a collaborative mentorship-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated professionalism and clinical perspective when handling student behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitor ability to follow directions and behavior.
• Collect data on student progress toward goals as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts and records related to student progress.
• Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide practice opportunities for students.
• Assist students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under licensed staff supervision.
• Implement district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint (CPI training).
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration and licensed staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

The Learn Academy in Redwood City is seeking Behavioral Technicians to provide direct instructional support to individual or small groups of students and monitor progress toward goals. Training and mentorship are offered, with opportunities to work with children with special needs and potential certification guidance.

Benefits include competitive compensation, 401K, tuition assistance reimbursement, and a collaborative mentorship-driven environment.