Behavior Technician (Job ID# 3541)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC

SCHOOLSPrince Frederick, Maryland 20678January 23, 2026

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August 21, 2026POSITIONBehavior TechnicianDEPARTMENTDepartment of Special Education

LOCATIONTBDREPORTS

TODirector of Special Education and/or Supervisor of Special Education

ANNUAL WORK SUMMARY10

months per year, 190 days per year, 7 hours per day.

WAGE/PAY

RATEScale 18: $ 27.18/hr - $ 34.79/hrFLSA STATUSNon-exempt

APPLICATION

DEADLINESeptember 20, 2026EFFECTIVE

START DATEPOSITION SUMMARY

The behavior technician, working under the direction of the behavior specialist, will work with students and staff to facilitate and support individual implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The behavior technician may also serve as a first responder to crisis situations at designated schools with students with various disabilities. Supports staff regarding behavior resources, strategies, and instruction.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate or equivalency; associate degree preferred2. Completion of classroom behavior management course (through College of Southern Maryland) or completion of ed Behavior Technician (RBT) course3. Experience working with students with severe disabilities especially those with externalizing behaviors4. Current certification or be willing to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) and Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) and/or any other designated trainings5. Valid driver's license, motor vehicle insurance, and a reliable means of transportation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

None

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)At the time of application, the candidate must have:1. Ability to maintain confidentiality2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form3. Ability to carry out assignments to completion with direction and independently4. Ability to communicate issues affecting students' progress with the behavior facilitator5. Ability to follow the directions of the teacher and behavior specialist which may include supporting behavior strategies presented to the school staff6. Ability to assume a leadership role in crisis situations7. Knowledge and understanding of positive behavior support and interventions8. Basic knowledge of computers, including knowledge of Boardmaker, Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn9. Ability to learn the operation of office machines and audio-visual devices10. Knowledge of basic assistive technology communication systems11. Knowledge of regulations regarding seclusion, exclusion, and restraint12. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

1. Provide instructional and behavioral support and assistance to classroom teachers and instructional assistants, the behavior specialist, and psychologist who are implementing the behavior intervention plans for students2. Support and assist teachers, and behavior specialist, in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students3. Employ strategies to deescalate a student in crisis4. May serve as a lead member on the school's crisis team during a crisis5. Respond to students in crisis, take the lead on managing the student during the crisis, and remain with the student throughout the crisis event6. Assist with reintegrating the student back into the classroom following a crisis7. Debrief with behavior specialist, classroom teacher, psychologist/social worker and/or administration following a crisis event8. Compile data and prepare visual displays/graphs of student progress9. Reflect on observed behavior of students and provide ideas and strategies under the supervision of the Behavior Specialist10. Provide data collection and clerical support to assist in recording and monitoring student progress and supporting behavior intervention plans11. Assist with demonstrating behavior interventions/strategies for the school-based team12. Attend monthly team/staff meetings as needed13. Provide support for students transitioning between teachers or to another school14. Provide class coverage in emergency situations15. Provide support to transportation staff in the implementation of behavior plans while students are being transported16. Come to work promptly every day17. Work flexible hours as necessary18. Work under stress and meet all deadlines19. Travel from school to school as necessary

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)Performs related work as required or assigned by director and/or supervisor of Special Education

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/DEMANDS

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Work may require physical as well as psychological confrontations with aggressive students. The behavior technician may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day and may require restraining students in CPI holds.

UNUSUAL DEMANDSRequires the implementation of CPI physical restraint

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION

PROCEDUREAll applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention StatementPursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment w direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations w the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

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