Special Education Para Educator 6 - District Behavior Technician 2026-27

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of District Behavior Technician is for the purpose of working directly with a CBS/IEP team in support of students who demonstrate significant emotional and behavioral challenges to stabilize their behavior and maximize their learning opportunities.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assesses the impact of classroom management on student's behavior.
• Identifies triggers that appear to escalate student(s).
• Observes and records data on targeted positive behaviors and negative behaviors.
• Empowers students to become responsible for their behavior and academic success.
• Documents student escalations as required.
• Collaborates with team members and behavior intervention specialists to develop and implement positive behavior reinforcement systems, including positive reinforcement charts, daily schedules, routines and interventions.
• Trains staff on systems and positive reinforcement strategies related to the scope of the position.
• Works with academic content where appropriate with students under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Implements student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Aversive Intervention Plan (AIP) as required for maximizing student success in his/her learning environment.
• Provides written intervention summary upon assignment completion.
• Models positive behavior interventions.
• Utilizes BSD behavior resources and provides behavior reference material to teachers and para educators as needed.
• Provides follow-up after interventions, including determining the efficacy of intervention recommendations and consistency of implementation.
• Utilizes approved Safety Care or other district approved physical management transports and holds.
• Attends professional development trainings as needed.
• Attends student team meetings when requested.
• Provides feedback for student evaluation purposes when appropriate.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by Special Education Director or designee.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.

And have at least one of the following:

• ETS Paraeducator Assessment, or
• Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher
• education (original transcripts), or
• Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);
• Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.
• Experience training or working with special education and/or developmentally or behaviorally challenged students in a school setting

Preferred:

• Experience with a variety of school assignments and/or programs within the District.
• Completion of the General Certificate for para educators from OSPI.

Allowable Substitutions:

• None

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Valid WA State Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Behavior modification programs, including restraint techniques.
• Adaptive technologic equipment.
• Non-violent crisis intervention.
• Computer use and a variety of software programs.
• Child development and behavior.
• Functional life skills.
• Basic academics.
• Safety procedures for students.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• A variety of jobs and work techniques in the community

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Seizure care.
• Physical restraint of severely behaviorally disabled students.
• Ability to work with children in an empathetic and confident manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, set shared goals and execute them with a degree of independence.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect between students, parents and teachers.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the public.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated in section above.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

AISP pay range 6-A $ 36.43/hour to $ 38.38/hour (starting hourly rate $ 36.43/hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. 40 hours per week for a 195-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Compliance Coordinator

Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator

Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: 425-456-4248

Email: phamn@bsd405.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: (425) 456-4168

Email: bowenk@bsd405.org

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District's communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.