Behavior Technician (RISE Program) - Bulkeley High School (N170-2627)

Hartford Public Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools seeks a Behavior Technician – RISE Program at Bulkeley High School to implement a positive behavior management system and improve student behavior and academics. You will collect data, train staff in de-escalation, and support climate improvement across classrooms.

Responsibilities include data reviews, crisis support, and collaboration with the behavior analyst, principal, and ACES as needed. Bachelor’s degree required, CPI training preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college.
• Knowledge of FERPA and school policies preferred.
• Understanding of behavior management systems and CPI basics.
• Ability to document interventions using state/district forms.
• Experience with data collection and behavior reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record behavioral data accurately and timely as directed.
• Review data and notify supervisors of relevant information.
• Lead FBA interviews and prepare behavior reports.
• Support staff in implementing the behavior program and training.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and external agencies as needed.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Crisis prevention

Data collection reporting

Staff/parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

Tools

PowerSchool

SWIS

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N170-2627

POSTING DATE: October 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2026

POSITION: Behavior Technician – RISE Program

LOCATION: Bulkeley High School

REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To implement a positive behavior management system in order to increase student behavior and academic skills. The management of the behavior system includes but is not limited to: collecting and tracking of data pertaining to student and school wide patterns, the training of staff in de-escalation, implementation of positive behavior plans and climate improvement.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment

• Records behavioral and all pertinent data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner as directed.
• Reviews data regularly and notifies supervisor(s) of any relevant information.
• Conducts reliability checks on the implementation of the Behavior System by staff.
• Meets with Mental Health Staff as assigned to review student issues.
• Prepares and disseminates behavior reports.
• Leads FBA interviews.

Management

• Supports the character education/behavioral program in fostering a therapeutic milieu.
• Supports teaching staff in the implementation of the educational and social-emotional curriculum.
• Supports students in the acquisition/mastery of the educational and social-emotional curriculum.
• Implements and supports the program’s behavior management system.
• Supports teaching staff in the implementation of the behavior management system.
• Implements a variety of verbal management techniques.
• Implements positive programming to increase students behavioral and academic skills.
• Participates in crisis management as directed.
• Assists in the development of staff/student training materials.
• Uses all relevant computer software programs.
• Supports the school’s after-school program.
• Provides behavior support for off-ground activities.

Communication

• Participates in all staff/student meetings as directed.
• Schedules meetings with students/parents to discuss concerns.
• Keeps relevant teaching staff, the behavior analyst, and the principal updated throughout the day as to the behavior status of the students.
• Demonstrates appropriate radio terminology and usage at all times.
• Communicates in an appropriate professional manner with others at all times.
• Completes all forms, reports, and paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Communicates with ACES employees, outside agencies, and parent/guardians regarding student needs.

Learning Climate

• Maintains clean and orderly areas of student use.
• Interacts in a therapeutic and professional manner with students, staff, parents and community members at all times.
• Promotes student learning whenever possible using efficient intervention strategies to maximize instructional time.
• Creates/provides positive programming for students whenever possible.
• Provides behavioral learning opportunities for staff including training of staff to respective character education program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities.
• Seeks out training and professional development opportunities.
• Develops and completes yearly performance goals.
• Uses all relevant computer software programs including, but not limited to PowerSchool, SWIS, etc. (preferred).
• Complies with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Organizes and maintains student/program information.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Analyzes discipline/behavioral data monthly to guide intervention and identify students in need of services.
• Is active member in Character Education Program Team at their respective school (PBIS, Capturing Kids Hearts, etc. preferred).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• Knows and understands district policies and procedures including FERPA and “Use of Force Policy” (preferred).
• Knows and understands Behavior Services policies and procedures.
• Knows and understands the respective program’s behavior management system (preferred).
• Knows and understands verbal intervention/de-escalation techniques.
• Knows and understands Crisis Prevention Intervention procedures (preferred).
• Knows and understands crisis management procedures.
• Knows and understands character education program procedures (preferred).
• Knows and understands all individual behavior management programs in use.
• Knows and understands how to use all relevant computer software programs (PowerSchool, SWIS, etc. preferred).
• Knows and understands how to document interventions appropriately using all state/district forms (preferred).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Able to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) upon obtaining employment.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

11-month work year. 2025-26 Salary Grid: B500 ($57,744 - $69,553).

UNION AFFILIATION

Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP).