Registered Behavior Technician (Multiple Positions)
Marysville School District 25 (WA) – Special Education – Marysville, Washington
Job Details
Job ID: 5710561
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician
Department: Special Education
Reports to: Special Education Director
Work Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year (2026-27 School Year)
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Salary: $35.15 to $39.94 per hour (Marysville Professional and Technical Association Salary Schedule – Non‑Rep 10)
Job Summary: The Behavior Intervention Specialist supports students by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs to promote student success. The role collaborates with staff to implement evidence‑based behavior supports and interventions, prioritizing student dignity, inclusion, and reducing the use of isolation and restraint.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement and success.
- May support general education and special education students in PK‑12 settings and transitional programs.
- Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports.
- Provide crisis response and management for students who are experiencing significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Serve on teams to develop interventions, functional behavior assessments, and behavior support plans to provide a safe and effective educational environment for students.
- Design and supervise behavior interventions in collaboration with various school teams.
- Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.
- Support the district goal in reducing incidents of isolation and restraint.
- Maintain student records and confidentiality.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates responsiveness and effectiveness in working with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Implements trauma‑informed practices to support student safety, belonging, and engagement.
- Knowledge of evidence‑based behavior support strategies, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Models, teaches, and reinforces positive, prosocial student behavior in a culturally responsive manner.
- Demonstrates effective problem‑solving when supporting students with behavioral and mental health needs.
- Safely implements crisis intervention strategies, including physical restraint when necessary, in accordance with district policy and state law, prioritizing student dignity and safety.
- Utilizes and supports a variety of assistive technologies and specialized programs to enhance student access and learning.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with school personnel and reporting data.
- Ability to adapt behavioral techniques on the fly to meet changing needs in a dynamic school setting.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Registered Behavior Technician certification.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of previous experience supporting the behavioral needs of children in a school or community setting preferred.
- Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
- Holds current Right Response certification or is willing to obtain certification.
- Holds current Ukeru certification or is willing to obtain certification.
- Valid Washington State Driver License.
Working Conditions
- Field job.
- Noise level acceptable; may vary depending on daily activity.
- Regular interaction with students who may be experiencing dysregulation.
- Physical exertion and movement, including running, may be a regular part of this position.
- Will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services, including performance of the essential duties and responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Marysville School District provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:
- Civil Rights: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360‑965‑0071
- Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360‑965‑0071
- Title IX: Executive Director of Human Resources; 360‑965‑0071
- Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; 360‑965‑0174
Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) 965‑0000. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.
Marysville School District is a drug‑ and tobacco‑free workplace.
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
- Robert Hascall, Executive Director - Special Education
- Special Education
- Phone: 360‑965‑0174
- Email: robert_hascall@msvl.k12.wa.us