In Washington, behavior technician roles are typically driven by ongoing need in schools and care settings that support children with behavioral and developmental needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who already have child-focused experience, can clear a background check, and are ready to complete training quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your child experience and availability for first-week training before applying.
Quick overview
The Behavior Technician will provide one-on-one special education to students with special needs, implementing skill development strategies and behavior reduction protocols. They will also collect data, communicate with teachers and support staff, and maintain a clean and organized facility.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with children. They should also be able to pass a background check and complete required training within the first week of employment.
We are looking for curious, passionate, and ethical BTs to provide one on one special education to our students with special needs.
Our team values empathy, respect, creativity, and nerdiness to the core.
We’d love to have you as a part of our data-driven team to help speak out for those that are voiceless and teach those that learn differently.
We provide training, support, and growth to each BT to foster an environment of continuous learning and teamwork.
Will you join us in our mission to raise the standard for special education?
Duties
Students
Implementation of skill development strategies
Data collection
Delivery of teaching trials
Implementation of behavior reduction protocols
Follow BIP
Safety Care (Physical Management)
Communication to teacher/bcba of student events
Documentation
Meal preparation
Medication delivery
Staff
Support Lead Technician with indirect tasks
Support teachers/BCBA
Assessments
Goal Drafts
Facility
Maintain cleanliness and organization of facility
Driving company vehicles
As well as other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Good public relations skills
Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life
401K with Company Match
Ability to define and solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults
Follows the appropriate chain of command
Responds appropriately to feedback
Maintains professional boundaries
Maintains student dignity
Education Requirements
GED or High School Diploma
Experience Preferences: Effective history of working with children K-12
Effective history of working with individuals with severe behavior
Physical requirements
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly
Defined as
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence.
This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22.
Physical response may include evasion, and/or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety.
These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safely.
Other requirements
Criminal background clearance or formal exception
Valid/Active driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance
Equipment Used: Children’s toys and educational materials
Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone
Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies
Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher
Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds
Working Environment
Noise Conditions: exposed to moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipment
Heat/Cold
may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions, and occasionally five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditions
Injury exposure
position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student therefore may present conditions for injury
Environmental Exposures
potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; thereby, potentially at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Job details
Pay is dependent on experience! • Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
Paid Holidays!
Benefits
Supportive, welcoming and fun work environment. We work hard to support staff and enjoy the work
Full time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance, and 401K with company match (waiting periods apply)
All staff seeking BCBA or BCABA certification are provided with required supervised hours as part of employment
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation, driver's license, working cell phone and valid car insurance - and provide documentation of such to employer when requested.
Experience working with children.
Ability to pass background check, fingerprinting, and complete application for Certified Behavior Technician license.
Successful completion of 40 hour training within 1 week of employment (stipend upon completion).
CPR (required within 90 days of hire).
Food Handler's Card (required within 90 days of hire)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children in school, home or community settings.
Experience with & understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Experience working with children with special needs.
2 or 4 year degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
Candidates who hold a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) will be given first consideration.
Job Duties detailed
Provide direct student care in 1:1 and group formats
Prepare meals and snacks for students
Utilize a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements in home, clinic, and community settings.
Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
Follow and record data for prescribed training protocols.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when working with students.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and school environment.
Sit, stand and move with children to maintain effective programming and implement safety procedures as directed by the BCBA, described in student programs or to prevent imminent harm.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Collaborate professionally with the treatment team including student, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Specialist, coworkers, etc
Assist Lead Behavioral Technician and Behavior Analysts in preparing student materials as instructed.
Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required training.
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