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Job description
Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Behavior Support Technician (BST)
Date Posted:
9/29/2026
Location:
Special Education
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
10/06/2026
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Brandy Moon, Associate Director, at or email
Job Title
Behavior Support Technician (BST)
Department
Special Education
Supervisor
Associate Director
Salary Schedule
ESP (66)
Lane Placement
Lane G
Contract Length
9 Months (180 days)
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
November 2025
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
The Behavior Support Technician (BST) supports students with the most severe behavior challenges in the district. The BST works under the immediate supervision of behavior specialists. The BST intervenes directly with students with severe behavior challenges, collects, manages, and interprets data on student behavior, drafts behavior interventions/plans including environmental engineering, and trains school-based paraeducators to replicate duties after students are maintaining stable behavior.
Essential Functions
Implements behavior strategies and/or provides one-to-one or small group instruction to students with challenging behaviors (i.e., physical aggression, self-harm, elopement, destruction of property, other dangerous behavior).
Delivers direct instruction to students in the special education and general education settings.
Collects data on behavior and/or academic target(s).
Trains and supports school-based paraeducators in the schools.
Provides emergency support to students in crisis.
Participate in regular professional development and embedded training including MANDT training
Required to attend regularly scheduled training sessions held by district supervisors (several trainings monthly)
Must implement and monitor academic and behavior interventions as directed for application in all educational settings
Must be able to work flexible hours based on student needs
May be required to ride the school bus to and from school with student(s)
Must have transportation to travel independently to various schools
Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Independent transportation to travel to various schools
Required Prior Experience
Previous work with students with behavior challenges preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills Must currently hold or will acquire a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA) within 6 months of hire (or notification of this requirement for current BSTs)
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
Adhere to RBT credential requirements in addition to district directed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Must be able to learn, describe and apply a variety of learned behavior support and management techniques based on applied behavior analysis (proactive behavior, de-escalation strategies, physical interventions)
Must be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills consistently and with fidelity
Must be able to follow directives from specialists/administrators
Must demonstrate regular positive interactions with students and school staff under all circumstances
Must implement and monitor academic and behavior interventions as directed for application in all educational setting
Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish assigned tasks. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others.
Interactions with Others
Positive interaction of students, special education teachers, teachers, administrators, support staff and supervisors.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervision of students if required to ride the bus with students.
Working Environment
Work setting is mainly in the classroom setting. May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.
Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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