Behavior Technician

• Capital Preparatory Magnet School
• (N141-2627) Hartford Public Schools
• 3.4 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $57,744
• $69,553 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Mental health and behavioral care Professional development facilitation in schools Individual crisis management Educational administrative software Student report writing Student record keeping Student information system Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management Training material drafting Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Radio communication systems Classroom behavior modification Bachelor's degree Data management Collaboration with other professionals for student support Team training Incident response (Crisis management methodologies) Student support Student behavior monitoring Positive school culture development Parent communication in school administration Behavioral progress monitoring Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) School policy and procedure enforcement Overseeing student conduct policies Educational software Entry level Professional development training Full Job Description

POSTING NUMBER

: (N141-2627)

POSTING DATE

: August 28, 2026

CLOSING DATE :

September 11, 2026

POSITION :

Behavior Technician

LOCATION

: Capital Preparatory Magnet School

REPORTS TO

: Principal(s)

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.

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

: 11-month work year.

Salary Grid:

B500 ($57,744

• 69,553).

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. Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.