School-Based Behavior Technician

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Media (Delaware County)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus $6,000

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is hiring an energetic Behavior Tech for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, and includes a $6,000 joining bonus contingent on onboarding completion within seven days.

The role provides behavior management support for students with social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges, using level systems and individualized plans. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s level degree in Education, Criminal Justice, or other related degree in Human Services field preferred.
Experience with Special Education is preferred.
Prior experience with adolescents with behavioral health challenges in a school setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide behavior management support to staff by working with students individually and in groups.
Monitor student behavioral achievement through observation and quantitative methods.
Manage student behavior through level systems, SMART Program and school-wide discipline plan.
Monitor and address goals in behavior improvement or Positive Behavior Support plans.
Complete tasks related to school environment, behavioral interventions, and disciplinary processes.

Skills

Behavioral support

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Criminal Justice or related Human Services field

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Behavior Tech for our LifeWorks School in Media, PA (317 Gayley Street Media, PA 19063) for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year. This is a full-time position offering great pay and benefits!

This position qualifies for a $6,000 joining bonus! Must complete onboarding package within 7 days of job offer.

TheLifeWorksSchools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.LifeWorkscomprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports makeLifeWorksthe regional provider of choice.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide behavior management support to all staff by working with students on both an individual and group basis as needed.
Monitor student behavioral achievement through observation and other quantitative methods.
Manage student behavior through level system, S.M.A.R.T. Program and School wide Discipline Plan.
Monitor student’s behavior improvement plan (if applicable) or Positive Behavior Support Plan (if applicable) and address goals and objectives.
Completes tasks assigned by staff pertaining to school environment, behavioral interventions, and other operational functions in the school, i.e. discipline consequences, peer mediation, conflict resolution, restitution, phone calls to parents/ guardian, Functional behavioral assessments, discipline referral tabulation, etc.

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Tuition Reimbursement
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s level degree in Education, Criminal Justice, or other related degree in Human Services field of study preferred.
experience with Special Education is preferred.
Prior experience working with adolescents with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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