Habilitative Skills Technician

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The position provides assistance to special education students requiring significant personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The role works under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal in a classroom setting with potential exposure to body fluids and minor injuries.

Medicaid billing and yearly district training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with students under an IEP.
• Willingness to attend Medicaid billing and yearly district training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and behavior interventions as specified by IEP.
• Support functional life skills acquisition and functional academics in a classroom setting.
• Work under supervision of special education teacher, classroom teacher, and principal.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.

Skills

Student support one-on-one

Behavioral methods

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Job description

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

LOCATION: HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL

POSTING DATE: JUNE 8, 2026

CLOSING DATE: For best consideration please apply by June 15, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay will be $16.78 per hour.

START DATE: As soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25.

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District employees in this classification must exhibit the following qualities:

• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, ability to support students one on one and small group situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.
• Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback.

To perform or assist with medical interventions as needed.