6.5 Hour Para-Educator II, Registered Behavior Technician

Madison Public Schools; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension match

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Madison Public Schools in Connecticut is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician para-educator to support the teacher and BCBA in implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans for identified students. The role is 6.5 hours per day, 185 days per year, following the student calendar and professional development days.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with college credits or a bachelor’s degree in related fields and experience with individuals with emotional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of college credit or a bachelor’s degree preferably in special education, psychology, social work or other human services with three years of experience working with individuals with emotional disabilities or autism.
• Certification as a Behavior Technician, Physical Management Training and/or BCBA recommended or demonstrated ability to obtain required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and BCBA in implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans for identified students.
• Provide support following the student school calendar with 6.5 hours per day / 185 days per year.
• Create a safe, supportive classroom environment and monitor student progress as directed.

Skills

Behavioral support

Special education

Human services

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

6.5 Hour Para-Educator II, Registered Behavior Technician JobID: 3148

• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026
  
• Location:
  Neck River Elementary School
  

Registered Behavior Technician needed to assist the teacher and the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in implementation of skill acquisition and behaviorreduction plans for identified special education students.
Work Schedule:6.5 hours per day / 185days per year (follows the student school calendar plus 3professional development days)
Salary: $21.72 per hour
Benefits:Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Matching Funds for Defined Contribution Pension
Leave Benefits: Paid sick and personal leave

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and four years of college credit or a bachelor's degree preferably in special education, psychology, social work or other human services degree with three years of experience working with individuals with emotionaldisabilities or autism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certification as a Behavior Technician, Physical Management Training and / or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) recommended or demonstrated ability to obtain required training.
The Madison Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons. The Madison Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
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