ESS Behavior Technician

Young World Physical Education; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an ESS Behavior Technician to provide academic and behavioral support to students aged 5 through 21. This full-time role, based in Maricopa, Arizona, offers an hourly wage of $16.08 and requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate will assist classroom teachers and will participate in implementing individualized education plans. Bilingual candidates are preferred. The position involves both direct student support and collaboration with educational staff to ensure effective student behavioral management.

Qualifications

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students aged 5–21.
• Assist in implementing written positive behavior support plans.
• Maintain accurate reports on students' behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students during transport to classrooms.
• Assist teachers with classroom management.
• Document student progress and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Behavioral support

Classroom management

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PRAXIS or Work Keys test

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

Job description

ESS Behavior Technician

Maricopa Unified School District #20, MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL - Maricopa, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5815136

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description: Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services

Salary: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

General Statement of Responsibilities: The ESS Behavior Technician provides support to the classroom teacher and is responsible for providing academic and behavioral support to students by keeping students on‑task, abiding by the Student Handbook, and following the behavior plan established by the IEP team. The Behavioral Technician will assist in the implementation of written positive behavior support plans (PBIPs) as directed by the ESS Behavior Program Teacher, including one‑on‑one behavioral interventions and skill development activities. Services will be provided to children with challenging behaviors ages 5 through 21 in the classroom and/or on school transportation as needed.

Principal and Essential Functions

• Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
• Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one‑on‑one student assistance as needed.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students, providing positive reinforcement across all environments.
• Develop student’s self‑responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
• Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to assess each student’s improvement.
• Complete and maintain data sheets daily.
• Periodically report student progress or concerns to the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.
• Work with ESS Behavior Program Teacher to assist staff member in the enhancement and ensure students are receiving quality educational support through all educational environments.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.
• Provide support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assist the individual in achieving their goals.
• Maintain an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.
• Document data and notes to adequately show individual’s progress toward goals on IEP goals.
• Coordinate with ESS Behavior Teacher in ensuring the other certificated staff on campus are informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
• Other duties as directed.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.

Education and/Experience: High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits). Bilingual preferred. Valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Title IX Coordinator: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138, Telephone: 520‑568‑5100

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Director of Exceptional Student Services, 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138, Telephone: 520‑568‑5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org.

Position Type

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $16.08 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: (520)568‑8100