School-Based Behavior Technician for Student Support

Drury High School; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury High School in North Adams, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with behavioral needs and follows BCBA-guided strategies within IEP frameworks.

Supervision is provided by the Building Principal and Director of Student Support Services. The position is school-year only, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week (180 days). The starting date is August 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent course hours or passing score on parapro exam.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Willing to undergo additional specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide a highly 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 (ie discrete trial training) to instruct students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs
• Provide mentoring and direct support to students during specified un-structured times of the day (lunch, recess, etc)
• Collect data on behavioral interventions and assist in monitoring progress
• With teachers and other support staff, implement elements of student behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the BCBA and Special Education Coordinator
• Participate in meetings (IEP, Behavior Plan, etc.) as necessary.

Skills

Good written communication

Verbal communication

Willing to undergo training

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Drury High School in North Adams, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with behavioral needs and follows BCBA-guided strategies within IEP frameworks.

Supervision is provided by the Building Principal and Director of Student Support Services. The position is school-year only, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week (180 days). The starting date is August 26, 2026.