Behavior Technician

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

About the District:

The ER9 District (Easton, Redding and Region 9) is an exceptional school system committed to providing the communities of Easton and Redding with a dynamic education for our students. Discover our commitment to high-quality learning experiences, nurturing environments, and a rich tapestry of opportunities for every learner.

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ER9 is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee, student, and family is respected and valued.

Mission-Driven Culture:

In order to support the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our students, ER9 aspires to combine the best resources from our towns. We see great potential, with collaboration from our community, to improve the learning and achievement across the district.

Summary:

The Behavior Technician is a key member of the support staff team, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally responsive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working in collaboration with teachers, school counselors, special educators, related service providers, and families, the Behavior Technician provides direct behavioral intervention and support for students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs. They promote positive student behavior, removes barriers to learning, and supports equitable access to high-quality instruction through emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices.

Principal Responsibilities:

Student Behavioral Support

• Provide individualized and small-group behavioral support.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Teach replacement behaviors, coping, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.
• Support students during instruction and unstructured times.
• Promote student independence through gradual fading of supports.
• May include toileting

Emotionally Responsive & Restorative Practices

• Use emotionally responsive practices to co-regulate students.
• Facilitate restorative conversations.
• Model trauma-informed interactions.
• Support teachers with restorative classroom practices.

Crisis Prevention & Intervention

• Respond using approved de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with crisis response and safety planning.
• Document behavioral incidents.
• Participate in post-incident debriefings.

Data Collection & Progress Monitoring

• Collect and maintain behavioral data.
• Monitor progress toward behavioral goals.
• Participate in MTSS and student support meetings.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff and families.
• Provide coaching and modeling for classroom staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, and/or autism-related needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and collecting behavioral data to monitor student progress.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavior support strategies.
• Experience implementing emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Safety-Care, or similar de-escalation training preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks and fingerprinting in accordance with Connecticut law.

Core Competencies:

• A student-centered, relationship-first mindset.
• Commitment to emotionally responsive and restorative practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented during challenging situations.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and using behavioral data to inform interventions.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and ensuring every student has access to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

What Success Looks Like:

• Students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
• Behavior supports increase student independence and classroom success.
• Strong collaboration removes barriers to learning.
• Positive contributions to an emotionally responsive school culture.
• Students demonstrate increased self-regulation, engagement, and independence.
• Students feel safe, connected, and prepared for academic success.
• Behavior supports reduce barriers to learning across classroom and school settings.
• Strong collaboration promotes positive student outcomes and a supportive school culture.

Benefits:

• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by the district)
• Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid holidays plus school closes year-end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per contract

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Classification:

Full-Time | 10-Month |