Temporary Behavioral Technician - Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker - (N264-2324)

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 June 30, 2024.

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 :

Temporary Position until June 30, 2024. 11-month work year. Salary Grid : B500 ($55,502 - $66,852)

UNION AFFILIATION :

Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP)