Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Lacey, Washington
North Thurston Public Schools Float Pool

Job Opportunity: Certified Behavior Technician

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)
Shift: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day (32.5 billable hours per week)

Job Description

• Provide crisis response support for a 3rd grade male student with autism and minimal verbal communication.
• Work independently following the student’s plan and maintain flexibility while on assignment.
• BCBA supervision is provided but shared across multiple school sites.
• Required to attend group supervision sessions on Wednesdays during regular working hours.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
• Must be able to "hit the ground running" and work effectively without direct daily oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a Washington State Certified Behavioral Technician (CBT) credential (WA CBT).
• Crisis response experience required, especially with challenging behaviors.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet all state and local educational service requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Fingerprint clearance through Washington OSPI is required (candidate responsible for completing fingerprinting).
• Must complete mandatory reporter training (renewed annually).
• Required to complete and maintain all necessary background checks including criminal background, sex offender registry, and state patrol searches within one year of start and updated annually.
• Must complete required facility-specific forms annually (e.g., Responsible Use, Access Request).
• Must sign and comply with FERPA regulations (updated annually).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work with students exhibiting big behaviors in a school setting.
• Must be flexible and able to work at various school sites as needed.
• Must be able to attend group supervision and follow BCBA guidance.

Important Notes

• The hiring manager will not conduct interviews; candidates must be thoroughly vetted before submission.
• Candidates unable to meet minimum requirements or expectations will have their contracts canceled.
• Drug testing, physical exams, and certain immunizations are only required if specified by the client or state.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This position is ideal for Certified Behavior Technicians with experience in crisis response and working with children with autism in educational settings who are seeking a short-term travel contract in Washington State.