Behavior Technician

TrulyHired; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Board of Education is seeking a Behavior Technician to monitor and support students with behavioral or social difficulties. You will use approved behavior modification techniques and provide positive reinforcement to help students learn desirable behaviors.

The role involves collaborating with BCBA and school staff, conducting basic academic and behavioral activities, and assisting in implementing individual plans to support student goals across a school year.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of childcare or ABA experience, or BA/BS in progress/completed in psychology, special education, communicative disorders, or related field.
• Background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings, and immunizations required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships with students and adapt to all situations.
• Knowledgeable in social/emotional concerns.
• Knowledgeable in data collection and Behavior Intervention Plans (preferred).
• Ability to run, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods.
• De-escalation and restraint training preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crises as a Team H member in the assigned building.
• Schedule noncontingent resets for students in need.
• Monitor referral process for student resets and behavioral observations.
• Work with BCBA and case managers; monitor behavior and graph data as directed.
• Review Tier 1-2 behavior interventions with teachers and staff.
• Collect data as directed by BCBA or supervisor.
• Help monitor behavior plans and train staff on plan implementation.

Skills

Experience with behavioral challenges

De-escalation training

Data collection

Mobility and flexibility

Education

BA/BS in psychology, special education, communicative disorders, occupational therapy, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Behavior Technician (BT)

Areas of Responsibility

Responsible for monitoring the behavior and activities of students experiencing behavioral or social difficulties; reports any concerns regarding the health, safety, or well‑being of a student to the appropriate party. Serves as a positive role model; utilizes approved behavior modification techniques to help students learn desirable behaviors; provides positive reinforcement and support to students. Conducts and participates in basic academic and behavioral activities. Assists in the planning and implementation of individual plans; supports student goals, and encourages and assists students in achieving their goals.

Education/Qualifications:

Experience working with children who display behavioral difficulties.

• 1-2 years of childcare or ABA experience; OR, BA/BS in progress or completed in psychology, special education, communicative disorders, occupational therapy, or related field. Experience with individuals with Autism is preferred.
• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings, and provide/obtain immunizations.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships with students, creative, and adaptive to all situations.
• Knowledgeable in de‑ social/emotional concerns.
• Knowledgeable in data collection and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans preferred.
• Ability to run, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time. Full mobility with no restrictions/limitations required.
• De‑escalation and restraint training/certification is preferred; however, training will be provided.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• When necessary, the BT will be a member of their assigned building's Team H and will respond to crises when they arise.
• Schedule noncontingent resets for students in need.
• Monitor the referral process for student resets and behavioral observations.
• Under the direction of the BCBA, BTs will work with special education case managers and monitor student behavior and graph data as directed and trained.
• Under the direction of the BCBA, BTs will review Tier 1-2 behavior interventions with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. Support classroom teachers with behavioral situations.
• Data collection as determined by the BCBA and/or Director or her designee.
• Under the direction of the BCBA BTs will help monitor behavior plans, train staff on plan implementation, deliver reinforcement in the classrooms, and run scheduled resets.

Salary:

$21.00 per hour, inclusive of 197 student days across 12 months (school year and ESY).

Requirements:

• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.

The Winchester Board of Education, per its policy, does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.