Crisis-Response Behavior Support Technician

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Behavior Support Technician to assist staff during crisis situations involving student behavior and mental health. The BST conducts functional behavior assessments, collaborates on Behavior Intervention Plans, and implements CPI-based strategies to promote safe, supportive classrooms.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPI training, and at least three years of experience working with student behavior.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPI training required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with student behavior required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students; ensure students understand the student code of conduct.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Provide one‑on‑one support to students in crisis situations using Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) strategies as needed for students with disabilities.
• Use CPI strategies to assist students in modifying behaviors with an emphasis on appropriate consequences and encouraging personal responsibility.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate with staff when developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Monitor and provide feedback to staff on implementation of BIPs.
• Collaborate with staff during individual student crisis situations.
• Collect, analyze, and assess data related to student behavior.
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving student arrival and departure to and from schools.
• Support initiatives to foster a positive school climate.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPI knowledge

FBAs

BIPs

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Communication

Judgement

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPI training

3+ years experience with student behavior

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Behavior Support Technician to assist staff during crisis situations involving student behavior and mental health. The BST conducts functional behavior assessments, collaborates on Behavior Intervention Plans, and implements CPI-based strategies to promote safe, supportive classrooms.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPI training, and at least three years of experience working with student behavior.