Behavior Support Technician- 4 positions (SY26/27)

Rice Children's Center is a student-centered learning environment that celebrates diversity and cultural humility. We define cultural humility as continuous learning that entails self-awareness and inquiry into one's own identity and biases, while actively seeking input from diverse perspectives. This requires an openness to different viewpoints, while addressing the power dynamics within a social structure. At Rice, students are encouraged to explore their creative potential, and achieve academic standards, using District 65 general education curriculums, intervention practices, and a comprehensive social emotional learning program. Our emphasis on collaboration and teamwork ensures that our culturally diverse students not only excel individually but also thrive in a collective learning environment. This includes the valued incorporation of all stakeholders.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal, the Behavior Support Technician (BST) provides behavioral, social-emotional, and co-regulation support to students with identified special education needs in a self-contained classroom. The BST supports students with intensive needs by providing behavioral interventions and crisis response services. This role also supervises students during non-classroom activities, monitors and documents behavior, shares information with appropriate school staff, and assists with data collection as needed.

The BST is accountable for the following:

• Implements and monitors Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety plans, and restorative plans, providing intensive support to students with chronic behavioral or emotional challenges. Uses trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation, conflict resolution, peer mediation, and student re-entry.
• Responds to calls for assistance and provides support across all school settings to regulate, relate to, and reason with students. Assists with de-escalation, crisis management, implementation of district-approved protocols, safety assessments, incident documentation, ensuring equity throughout all practices.
• Collaborates with the school's social-emotional team and educators to strengthen response protocols and procedures aligned with therapeutic practices. Participates in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities related to crisis intervention, emergency procedures, and other job responsibilities.
• Partners with administration to foster a positive school climate through PBIS, restorative practices, behavioral expectations, and student recognition programs. Promotes positive student engagement in various school settings, including hallways, restrooms, parking lots, loading zones, and during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
• Uses effective behavior management strategies and facilitates restorative conversations with students.
• Assists with student supervision, supports school safety procedures, and helps administration investigate incidents involving student misconduct or safety concerns.
• Supports teachers in implementing instructional, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental activities aligned with student learning goals and Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives.
• Maintains a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment, including preparing and maintaining classrooms, instructional materials, and equipment.
• Provides individual and small-group support to reinforce academic, behavioral, social, problem-solving, and daily living skills under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Supervises students and supports classroom operations during the teacher's absence to ensure continuity of instruction and student safety.
• Administers first aid or provides medical assistance in emergency situations, as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with program, district, and grant requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of school safety procedures and the ability to support investigations involving student misconduct and safety concerns.
• Strong skills in behavior de-escalation, crisis prevention, crisis intervention, and behavior management.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students experiencing significant behavioral and social-emotional challenges.
• Ability to facilitate restorative circles, conflict resolution, problem-solving conferences, and peer mediation.
• Ability to collect and analyze behavioral and attendance data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and responsiveness, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote equitable outcomes for all students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional and ethical standards.

Learn more about Rice Center here: In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Behavior Support Technician II must possess the following qualifications: Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is preferred

Position Qualifications:

• Demonstrated prior experience working with youth in educational, behavioral health, residential, mentoring, school security, or community-based settings
• Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (PARA), Substitute License, Professional Educator License (PEL), or other District-approved credential
• CPI, TCI, or equivalent crisis intervention certification required within 120 school days of start date; District-provided training is available
• First Aid certification preferred
• CPI, TCI, or equivalent crisis intervention certification preferred; District-provided training is available

Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)Salary Range:

$38,000-$42,500

Benefits include:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan (IMRF)
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible benefits plan
• Pet Insurance
• 11 Sick days
• 2 Personal days
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Application Procedure:

Apply online at www.district65.net

Selection Procedure:

Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.