Behavior Technician

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Behavior Technician Job Description: The DCSD Classified Behavior Technician is an individual specially trained in applied behavior techniques that will complement the credentials of the Autism Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and/ or licensed Special Education provider as an entry-level position that reflects the education and training necessary for the duties of a behavior technician. Individuals with the DCSD Behavior Technician (BT) credential are responsible for implementing the behavior and/ or intervention plans designed by their supervisors at a higher level of competency than that of a Behavior Coach and/or EA-IV. This advanced skill set is used to collaborate with DCSD staff at a level that would typically exceed the rate of an EA-IV. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Essential Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting 50 to 70 pounds Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Model and coach how to provide individualized support to the identified student in the form of direct intervention and instruction. Model professionalism and collaboration with stakeholders. Model rapport building with student and positive reinforcing environment. May teach Professional Development courses. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Provide modeling, coaching, and/or guidance to special education staff on implementing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plan. May create supporting/ guiding/prompting instructional materials, visuals, and resources for students. May attend meetings (e.g., planning, IEP, team) and act with professionalism and collaboration. Demonstrate competency with research based interventions, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (e.g., antecedent interventions, reinforcement techniques). May perform duties designated by the supervisor that will be based on training, experience and competence. Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor (does not design intervention or assessment plans). May provide advanced coaching and modeling with regard to more individualized behavioral techniques for school staff and student on behavior and/or intervention plans. Assist with design and delivery of the introductory level of interventions and structures (e.g. visual schedules, work systems, basic reinforcement). Collaborate and consult with school team and other specialists. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Implement de-escalation strategies in accordance with CPI. Collect student data in collaboration with specialist (e.g., ABC data, frequency data, preference assessments). Provide advanced modeling of plan fidelity to school teams. Certifications: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Douglas County School District (DCSD) Education: High School or Equivalent Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Variable Location Employee - SPED One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 37.5 FTE: 0.94 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 180 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $21.62 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $28.97 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $21.62 USD - $36.32 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: March 12, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our communitys 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSDs Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - its a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our communitys future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.