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Behavioral Modification Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing difficult client behaviors, maintaining consistency in intervention strategies, and balancing documentation with direct client interaction. These challenges can be addressed by receiving regular supervision, participating in team meetings to discuss strategies, and staying current with best practices in behavioral intervention. Building strong communication skills and collaborating closely with other team members, such as therapists and teachers, also helps ensure effective support for clients.

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Behavioral Modification Assistants are professionals who work with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors, often in clinical, educational, or residential settings. They support the implementation of behavior intervention plans developed by behavioral specialists or therapists. Their duties typically include monitoring behavior, recording data, teaching positive behaviors, and assisting clients in developing coping strategies. These assistants play a key role in helping clients achieve their behavioral goals and improve their quality of life.
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District Lead Behavior Modification Technician

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$24.45/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

404th of 545 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Non Instructional/Support Services
Job Number 4600322165
Start Date
Open Date 06/03/2026
Closing Date 06/22/2026
General Definition of Work
The district lead behavior modification technician, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion related to providing behavior support and professional development to multiple schools. Duties include observing schools' application of behavior management techniques and providing feedback, conducting district-wide training, and providing extra support. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Discipline and Behavior Support.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Hourly NC 11A/ Full-time, 10 months
Reports To
Executive Director of Student Discipline and Behavior Support
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
  • Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
  • Implement a behavioral program designed to make positive and appropriate changes
  • Lead behavior modification technicians (BMTs) and support staff at multiple schools through training, delegating and reviewing work, coordinating schedules, and communicating with stakeholders
  • Assist schools with the development, coordination, and implementation of behavior management programs and strategies
  • Collaborate with school intervention teams to provide student and staff support as needed
  • Address needs of students appropriately and in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Observe and document behaviors of designated students; maintain detailed logs of student progress, relative behavior, and social development as well as a database of programmatic data for use in reporting
  • Follow up on possible referrals: contact school-based staff, parents/guardians, and community agencies to attain additional information
  • Collaborate with schools to assist with implementing researched-based alternatives to suspension
  • Work cooperatively with district staff and community agencies in accessing resources for students and their parents
  • Assess crisis situations and defuse situations using appropriate conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
  • Implement restorative practices and provide support to district alternative programs
  • Develop and deliver presentations and training
  • Assist with professional development and cross-training to support staff to optimize their use of resources
  • Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
  • Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
  • Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
  • Knowledge of related laws and school system behavior management principles
  • Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
  • Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Ability to be able to travel to various locations across the district.
  • Ability to effectively supervise other employees and provide feedback
  • Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
  • Ability to evaluate staff's utilization of behavioral strategies and provide feedback
  • Ability to develop and implement effective individual and group behavior management plans
  • Ability to conduct training sessions, present information and orient staff
  • Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to intervene and manage stressful situations through utilizing appropriate conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
  • Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
  • Ability to effectively explain the school system's disciplinary policies and procedures
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and to implement recommendations in support of current goals
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and to implement recommendations in support of current goals
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience
  • High school diploma with additional specialized trainings and certifications or two (2) years of related college coursework required
  • Four (4) years of experience as a BMT required
  • Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field preferred
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

# of Jobs 1.00
Salary: From 24.45
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 10 Month
Additional Job Information
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavior management principles.
  • Knowledge of related laws and school system behavior management principles.
  • Ability to be able to travel to various locations across the district.
  • Ability to evaluate staff utilization of behavioral strategies and modify as appropriate.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective individual and group behavior management plans.
  • Ability to conduct training sessions, present information and orient staff
  • Ability to maintain accurate programmatic data.
  • Ability to provide support to faculty in managing students sometimes necessitating controlling aggressive behavior.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to intervene and manage stressful situations and potentially volatile behavior.
  • Ability to use computer programs such as Email, Access, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external staff.
  • Ability to effectively explain the school system's disciplinary policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing and the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work often requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment. Will regularly require sufficient physical strength and ability to exert physical effort as needed for crisis intervention or handling objects over 30 pounds. May occasionally require work with risk for potential job-related injury, such as physical confrontations.
Additional Close Date Text June 22,2026
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