Temporary Behavior Technician - Hartford Public High School (N200-2425)

POSTING NUMBER: N200-2425

POSTING DATE: February 21, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: Temporary Behavior Technician until June 30, 2025

LOCATION: Hartford Public 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. This is a Temporary Position until June 30, 2025.

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:

• Bachelors 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 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. Salary Grid: B500 ($56,612 - $68,189).

UNION AFFILIATION: Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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