Associate Behavior Intervention Specialist

Tolland Public Schools; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Tolland Public Schools is seeking an Associate Behavior Intervention Specialist to join our team and support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a school setting.

The role involves crisis response, implementing behavior management plans, data collection, and collaboration with educational teams. A background with behavioral disorders or autism is preferred, with ABA experience as a plus. This is a non-certified, 10-month position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with emotional behavioral disorders or autism spectrum disorders is desired.
• Ability to implement crisis de-escalation strategies and physical management as needed.
• Willingness to learn and execute daily responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

• Crisis team responder to daily behavior management and physical intervention.
• Implement and monitor proactive behavior management strategies.
• Provide direct support to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collect timely data on behavior and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with individualized education plans including academics and social skills.

Skills

Behavioral data collection

Crisis de-escalation

Collaboration with educational teams

Google Suite

Confidentiality

ABA experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Associate Behavior Intervention Specialist JobID: 1153

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location: Tolland Public Schools
• Date Available: 08/28/2026

Tolland Public Schools is seeking to fill an Associate Behavior Intervention Specialistposition.

Job Summary:

• Crisis team responder to daily behavior management and physical intervention within a clinical day treatment program
• Implementation and fidelity of proactive behavior management strategies, as designed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Direct individualized support services to children with significant social, emotional and behavioral needs in a school setting
• Implement positive behavior support plans and follow all policies and protocols for crises and de-escalation strategies
• Collect ongoing, timely, accurate data on behavior
• Assist in implementation of individualized education plans including academics and social skills
• Carry out other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Pupil Services or their designee
• Maintain student confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children with emotional behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders desired, ABA experience a plus
• Experience in implementation and fidelity of proactive behavioral strategies.
• Willing to learn and ability to implement crisis de-escalation strategies and physical management techniques as necessary
• Ability to independently carry out daily responsibilities
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with educational teams
• Able to access and be competent with basic computer software including Google Suite
• Ability to keep information confidential
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions:

Non-certified position. 10 Month Position. Hourly Rate is $23.91. Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Coverage is offered as well as a 401A retirement plan. And Paid holidays and paid time off.

EOE