BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN I

Job Details

Job Location

Whitney Academy - Hamden, CT

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$41710.00 - $61627.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Posting Date(s)

End Date

11/14/2025

Description

Job Brief: Behavior technicians are responsible for assisting in maintaining safety within the school environment by responding to behavior events and working collaboratively with school personnel. Under the direction of Administrators and Behavior Analysts, technicians work to maintain trusting and positive relationships with students; offering support and positive programming. They maintain necessary documentation of behavior events and required data consistent with state reporting. The technician attends team meetings as designed for the assigned program. Behavior technicians may provide transportation support through available posted positions. At times, a technician may drive students for afterschool activities and trips and may be called upon to provide morning and afternoon transportation support for the program. The Behavior technician acts as a resource within the building to assist staff in understanding and improving behaviors. In addition, behavior technicians support teaching staff and students in the acquisition and mastery of the educational curriculum

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students and colleagues

Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems

Maintains clean and orderly environment

Participates in student centered meetings

Assists in the completion of student updates

Performs duties as assigned by supervisors

Supports the program's behavior management system

Assists with arrival and departure routines

Serves on crisis teams as assigned

Participates in assigned trainings and staff development opportunities

Provides safety assistance in compliance with ACES safety management trainings, local, state and federal regulations

Keeps Connecticut "V" endorsement current by completing requirements in a timely manner

Represents ACES in a positive manner through personal conduct, attendance and completion of assigned duties. Knowledge of:

ACES policies and procedures, inclusive of assigned program specific policies and procedures

Safety management procedures and related local, state and federal laws and regulations

When relevant for RBT certification, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, understands and complies with all regulations and guidelines of BACB.

Application of individualized behavior management programs in operation

Reliability check processes and procedures for data fidelity

Procedural fidelity checks processes for on-going programs

Individual student's profiles, triggers, motivators and their responses

Appropriate prompts and cues to utilize with individuals during crisis situations Skills in:

Oral and written communication to explain, model and relate information to team on an on-going basis

Professional collegiality with peers, leadership and stakeholders

Organization of required data, plans and quarterly reports

Data collection and assessment

Using all relevant software systems to capture data and generate reports for supervisors, District, State and Federal reporting

Relating to students to foster positive relationships

Communication with families as directed Ability to:

Demonstrate a strong work ethic inclusive of excellent attendance

Record data in a timely and accurate manner

Review data regularly and notify supervisors of relevant information

Assess reinforcer effectiveness

Communicate student issues to relevant team members

Assist in the analysis of behavioral and instructional data

Demonstrate an understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Professional Development and related trainings.

Fluently discuss and apply strategies based in ABA

Seek out relevant professional development opportunities

Assist with training and feedback regarding behavioral skills with staff

Provide training and feedback regarding instructional skills when paired with new staff

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition, technicians may need to respond quickly to crisis situations which may include running and need flexibility, balance and core strength to complete safety management holds and escorts as trained. It's important to have intact hearing to respond to assistance calls. This position will require some sitting, standing, walking or running.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

High School graduate with two years related experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred

Eligible for "V" endorsement for CT license (without restriction).

Completes RBT certification from the BACB within 10 months of hire date

Completes all components of ACES Safety Management Training within six-months of hire