Behavior Technician I-West Haven

Area Cooperative Educational Services; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Cooperative Educational Services seeks a Full-time, long-term substitute Behavior Technician to support students with diverse needs through ABA-based behavior management under supervision. You will monitor data, maintain records, and collaborate with administrators, BCBA supervision, and school staff to ensure safe, positive school environments.

Responsibilities include data system setup, student updates, crisis support, and participation in trainings.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with two years related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Eligible for V endorsement for CT license (without restriction).
• Completes RBT certification from the BACB within 10 months of hire date.
• Completes all components of ACES Safety Management Training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students and colleagues.
• Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems.
• Maintains clean and orderly environment.
• Participates in student centered meetings.
• Assists in the completion of student updates.
• Represents ACES in a positive manner through personal conduct and attendance.

Skills

Data collection

ABA strategies

Oral and written communication

Professional collegiality

Data organization

Education

High School diploma

Two years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RBT certification within 10 months

CT V endorsement eligibility

ACES Safety Management Training within six months

Job description

Full-time, long term substitute Behavior Technician through April 9, 2027, to work with students who have a variety of skills and needs.Job Brief:Behavior technicians are responsible for assisting in maintaining safety within the school environment by responding to behavior events and working collaboratively with school personnel. Under the direction of Administrators and Behavior Analysts, technicians work to maintain trusting and positive relationships with students; offering support and positive programming. They maintain necessary documentation of behavior events and required data consistent with state reporting. The technician attends team meetings as designed for the assigned program. At times, the technician drives students for afterschool activities and trips and may be called upon to provide morning and afternoon transportation for the program for which they are assigned. The Behavior technician acts as a resource within the building to assist staff in understanding and improving behaviors.Duties and Responsibilities:Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students and colleaguesCompletes the setup and monitoring of data management systemsMaintains clean and orderly environmentParticipates in student centered meetingsAssists in the completion of student updatesPerforms duties as assigned by supervisorsSupports the programs behavior management systemAssists with arrival and departure routinesServes on crisis teams as assignedParticipates in assigned trainings and staff development opportunitiesProvides safety assistance in compliance with ACES safety management trainings, local, state and federal regulationsKeep Connecticut V endorsement current by completing requirements in a timely mannerRepresents ACES in a positive manner through personal conduct, attendance and completion of assigned duties.Knowledge of:ACES policies and procedures, inclusive of assigned program specific policies and proceduresSafety management procedures and related local, state and federal laws and regulationsWhen relevant for RBT certification, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, understands and complies with all regulations and guidelines of BACB.Application of individualized behavior management programs in operationReliability check processes and procedures for data fidelityProcedural fidelity checks processes for on-going programsIndividual students profiles, triggers, motivators and their responsesAppropriate prompts and cues to utilize with individuals during crisis situationsSkills in:Oral and written communication to explain, model and relate information to team on an on-going basisProfessional collegiality with peers, leadership and stakeholdersOrganization of required data, plans and quarterly reportsData collection and assessmentUsing all relevant software systems to capture data and generate reports for supervisors, District, State and Federal reportingRelating to students to foster positive relationshipsCommunication with families as directedAbility to:Demonstrate a strong work ethic inclusive of excellent attendanceRecord data in a timely and accurate mannerReview data regularly and notify supervisors of relevant informationAssess reinforcer effectivenessCommunicate student issues to relevant team membersAssist in the analysis of behavioral and instructional dataDemonstrate and understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Behavior Services and Autism Programs Training Series.Fluently discuss and apply strategies based in ABASeek out relevant professional development opportunitiesAssist with training and feedback regarding behavioral skills with staffProvide training and feedback regarding instructional skills when paired with new staffPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Agility to respond quickly to crisis situations which may include running. Flexibility, balance and core strength to complete safety management holds and escorts as trained. Intact hearing to respond to assistance calls. This position will require some sitting, standing, walking or running.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.The position usually demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints.Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.High School graduate with two years related experienceBachelors Degree in related field preferredEligible for V endorsement for CT license (without restriction).Completes RBT certification from the BACB within 10 months of hire dateCompletes all components of ACES Safety Management Training within six-months of hireExternal Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org.Internal candidates should apply via the \"Careers at ACES\" link on Interfaces.EEO/AAE