Behavior Technician at Mountain View Whisman School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position start date is August 12, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year. Under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and the Special Education Director and/or Designee, a Behavior Technician implements and provides coaching to staff in specialized behavior management designed by the BCBA or designated district personnel, to support students with behavioral needs. The BT will also provide direct support to students that require intensive behavioral interventions. The Behavior Technician is responsible to assist in curriculum access through appropriate positive behavioral supports, will support classroom teachers by modeling positive behavioral supports and supporting the teacher with implementing those supports, monitoring non-structured times, assisting in advancing behavior with students so that the student acquires as much autonomy as possible. Provides temporary long or short-term direct 1:1 support of assigned student(s). Behavior Technicians may be asked by their Supervisor(s) to support a need at another school. Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP) Please visit mvwsd.org for more details. You may apply to JobID: 2733 under jobs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education/Experience Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent - Required Possesses an AA degree or equivalent in coursework or passage of Paraprofessional Proficiency Examination - Required Possesses a valid California Driver's License or Government issued ID - Required One-year experience in supporting students in school setting - Required Experience working with children with behavioral challenges, autism or developmental delays - preferred Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course, or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved and provided by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in position - Required
Requirements / Qualifications
Education/Experience Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent - Required Possesses an AA degree or equivalent in coursework or passage of Paraprofessional Proficiency Examination - Required Possesses a valid California Driver's License or Government issued ID - Required One-year experience in supporting students in school setting - Required Experience working with children with behavioral challenges, autism or developmental delays - preferred Successful completion of the Safety-Care Crisis Intervention course, or other equivalent de-escalation and crisis responding course that is approved and provided by the district within 6 months of commencing employment in position - Required
Comments and Other Information
The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or egreen@mvwsd.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or egreen@mvwsd.org.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/21/2026
Contact
Stephanie Madrid
650-526-3555
650-526-3555
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$32.21/hour - $43.16/hour Per Hour
$32.21/hour - $43.16/hour Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $41.11/hour). Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
182 days
Employment Type
Full Time