Part Time Transportation Behavioral Support Staff (School Setting, Paradise Valley)

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision: To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world-class education, and a nurturing environment. Position Overview The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students needs Transportation Behavioral Support Technicians to provide active behavioral support on our 15-passenger vans. You are essential to safe transportation—your primary job is to manage student behavior so drivers can focus on the road. This is not a passive supervision role. You will handle de-escalation, behavioral management, and physical intervention (when trained and necessary) following Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) practices. Our students have significant behavioral and emotional needs. Your patience, calm presence, ability to practice rational detachment, and understanding that behavior is communication will make the difference between a safe trip and a crisis. Primary Responsibilities Behavioral Support & De-escalation Provide active behavioral support to students with developmental, behavioral, and emotional disabilities during transportation. Use verbal de-escalation strategies and CPI techniques as your primary tools; recognize triggers and intervene early to prevent escalation. Understand that student behavior is communication, not personal disrespect. Use safe physical intervention only as a last resort, following CPI protocols and company policy. Document all incidents. Maintain continuous supervision; ensure students remain seated with seatbelts/harnesses secured. Support for Driver & Safety Act as the driver's behavioral support partner—communicate clearly about behavior, safety concerns, and incidents. Assist with student loading/unloading and vehicle safety checks. Respond appropriately to medical needs, injuries, or emergencies; provide first aid as trained. Report all incidents, injuries, and behavioral events to the Transportation Coordinator per policy. Assist with maintaining the interior cleanliness of the vehicle as needed (e.g., wiping seats, removing debris). Communication & Professionalism Maintain professional communication with students, parents, drivers, and staff, even during behavioral challenges. Complete