Temporary Behavior Technician - Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (N186-2526)

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

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools seeks a Temporary Behavior Technician to implement a positive behavior management system at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. You will collect data, train staff in de-escalation, and support climate improvement to raise student behavior and academic skills.

The position is 11-month and ends March 30, 2026, with a salary grid of $57,744–$69,553. A CPI certification can be completed after employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Knowledge of FERPA and Use of Force Policy preferred.
• Familiarity with Behavior Services policies and system implementations.
• Experience with verbal intervention/de-escalation techniques and crisis management procedures.
• Ability to document interventions using state/district forms.

Responsibilities

• Records behavioral data timely and accurately.
• Reviews data and notifies supervisor of relevant information.
• Leads FBA interviews and prepares behavior reports.
• Supports classroom staff in implementing behavior management systems.
• Participates in crisis management as directed.
• Communicates with staff, parents, and other agencies regarding student needs.
• Maintains clean and orderly student areas and supports after-school program.

Skills

Data collection

De-escalation

Behavior data analysis

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PowerSchool

SWIS

CPI training

Job description

Temporary Behavior Technician until March 30, 2026

Location: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

Reports to: Principal(s)

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. This is a Temporary Position until March 30, 2026.

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

This is a Temporary Position until March 30, 2026, 11-month work year.Salary Grid:B500 ($57,744 - $69,553).

Union Affiliation

Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP)

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer, M/F/V/D

Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities.The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.