Elementary School Behavior Technician — SEL Support

Young World Physical Education; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 20,700 - 25,300; Full time

Job summary

North Adams Public Schools in North Adams, MA, is seeking a Behavior Technician for the 2026/2027 school year to support a substantially separate SEL/Behavioral Program. This 7-hour-per-day, 180-day position is for the school year only.

Under supervision of the Building Principal and the Director of Student Support Services, you will implement behavioral strategies, collect data, and collaborate with teachers to assist students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, equivalent coursework, or ParaPro exam passing score.
• Experience working with students with social-emotional and behavioral disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal skills; willingness to undergo additional specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide a structured approach to behavioral management.
• Work with students to reduce behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, disruption.
• Use strategies provided by the BCBA to instruct students in accordance with IEPs.
• Provide mentoring and direct support to students during unstructured times (lunch, recess).
• Collect data on behavioral interventions and assist in monitoring progress.
• Implement elements of student behavior plans under supervision of the BCBA and Special Education Coordinator.
• Participate in IEP/Behavior Plan meetings as necessary.

Skills

Experience with behavioral support

Good written and verbal skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

North Adams Public Schools in North Adams, MA, is seeking a Behavior Technician for the 2026/2027 school year to support a substantially separate SEL/Behavioral Program. This 7-hour-per-day, 180-day position is for the school year only.

Under supervision of the Building Principal and the Director of Student Support Services, you will implement behavioral strategies, collect data, and collaborate with teachers to assist students with social-emotional and behavioral needs.