About Job

Behavior Technician

About Us

California Montessori Project is a public, tuition-free, TK-8, charter school network in the Greater Sacramento Area. We have over 2,800 students at our six schools, which are authorized by the four school districts in which they geographically reside.

The California Montessori Project provides a Montessori curriculum, integrated with the California state standards, to provide hands-on education in a child-focused format. Our classrooms are multi-grade, have small class sizes (averaging 24 students per class), and most have both a lead teacher and a teaching assistant. We encourage peer-to-peer collaborations, small-group learning, and independence.

California Montessori Project offers an environment which has the tools, programs, resources and support to enable students to become educated to high international academic standards and to develop themselves to their fullest capacity as competent, happy, productive individuals, family members, workers, and contributors to a better society and a peaceful world.

Job Summary
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children, with special needs. The Behavior Technician assists in improving the quality of educational opportunities, and works with students within the Special Education Population under the supervision of a BCBA and/or Program Specialist.

Behavior Technicians commonly work from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 32-40 hours per week, depending on the assignment. .

This is a great opportunity to help student learn and grow and be a valuable part of our education team. This can be a great stepping stone into the education field.

Does this sound like you? If so, please read on!

Essential Functions
Implementation of Strategies: Assist therapists and specialists by implementing visual,
behavioral, social, and communication strategies to enhance student performance and promote
positive behavior. Administer special drills for assessment and reinforcement of
learning.
Individual and Group Support: Provide behavior intervention services to individual students with
exceptional needs, typically in one-on-one or small group
settings.
Instructional Support: Prepare and develop age-appropriate instructional aids and
exercises to support therapy and academic instruction.

Collaboration: Assist in collaboration with certificated staff on behavior interventions

for students.
Behavior Management: Under the guidance of a BCBA, develop and/or use incentives for positive
reinforcement. Supervise children constantly, assess the need for, and apply, appropriate positive
discipline according to grade level.
Data Collection: Assist BCBAs with data collection for assessments and progress
monitoring
Classroom Monitoring: Monitor classroom activities observe and redirect student behavior
according to established procedures, and reinforce behavior modification techniques as directed by
the behavior plan and/or BCBA.
Documentation and Reporting: Document student academic and behavior progress using the
individualized education plan as a guide. Record information to support further
evaluations and report occurrences to behavior analyst.

File and Record Maintenance: Prepare and maintain files and records for assigned

students and contribute to program reporting.
Student Supervision and Safety: Accompany students between locations, ensure their safety by
following health and safety rules.
Medical and Hygiene Assistance: Assist students with severe disabilities with certain medical
and hygiene functions as required.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of
the position.
Attendance: Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Requirements:

Understanding of age-appropriate child development principles
Knowledge of effective guidance strategies for an educational

setting

Basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders
Awareness of other developmental disabilities and their impact on learning and

behavior

Understanding of ABA principles
Familiarity with specific instruction methodologies such as Discrete Trial Training

(DTT)

Working knowledge of core subjects taught in schools (arithmetic, grammar, spelling,

language, and reading)

Sufficient competency to assist students with individual or group

studies

Basic knowledge of teaching and instructional methods
Ability to implement instructional strategies effectively
Ability to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents
High levels of patience when conveying information to students with communication

difficulties

Sensitivity to the special needs of students
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Upon hiring, complete Crisis Prevention Intervention training if not currently certified

Work Environment
Classroom Environment: This role often works in classrooms where conditions can vary. This may
include exposure to noise, varying levels of student engagement, and the need to adapt to changing
circumstances.
Emotional Demands: Working with students can be emotionally demanding but also incredibly
rewarding. Must remain patient, compassionate, and composed, even in challenging situations.

Collaboration: Regular interaction and collaboration with teachers, teaching assistants,

therapists, and other professionals to support students effectively.

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development to stay updated with best practices,

behavior management techniques, and educational technology.

Physical Demands
The role of a Behavior Technician involves various physical demands due to the nature of working
with students. These demands may include:
Mobility: Moving around the classroom and the school campus, assisting students with
challenging behaviors, and transitioning between activities.
Lifting: Occasionally lifting and arranging classroom materials.

Sitting and Standing: Engaging with students, teachers, and activities while both sitting

and standing for extended periods.
Adapting to Student Needs: Quickly responding to unexpected situations, such as
helping a student who is experiencing a behavioral challenge.

Safety Measures
Safety Protocols: Following established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the
physical and emotional well-being of all students.