Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

The Behavior Technician is an essential part of the educational team, providing behavioral and academic support to students. This role focuses on creating a positive and productive learning environment by assisting students who need extra support to succeed academically and behaviorally.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist students in managing their behavior by implementing behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) under the guidance of certified staff.
• Observe and document student behaviors, providing feedback and data to the intervention team.
• Use de-escalation techniques and assist in creating a calm, focused classroom environment.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students who require additional behavioral guidance.
• Provide support in academic subjects (e.g., math, reading, writing) as directed by the teacher or intervention team.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other support staff to ensure a consistent approach to student support.
• Monitor and document students' progress on academic tasks, providing feedback to the teacher.
• Maintain accurate records of behavioral and academic progress, assisting with reporting to school administration.
• Participate in ongoing training related to behavior management, academic tutoring, and educational best practices.
• Continuously seek to expand knowledge of effective intervention strategies and educational support systems.
• Complete and maintain annual crisis management training requirements.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Written & Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Ethics
• Quality
• Quantity
• Adaptability

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Travel Requirements: Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Standing (continually, more than 2/3)
• Walking (continually, more than 2/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
• Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
• Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3)
• Behavior Technicians require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Behavior Technicians are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

What's in it for you?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudiceranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditionsthat harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.