Behavior Technician; Temporary Job Chicopee area,Massachusetts USA,Social Work

Position: Behavior Technician (Temporary)

Behavior Technician (Temporary)

Chicopee Public Schools Bellamy Middle School, Chicopee, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jul 13, 2026

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
TYPE: Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement
SALARY: Per The Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 6 ½ hours per day — 203 days per school year.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

OBJECTIVE: The Behavior Technician assists with behavior intervention support across the school community through the consistent application of restorative practices, conflict resolution, and trauma‑informed instructional strategies. This role provides direct support to students exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, reinforcing positive behavior for academic success. The Behavior Technician collaborates with teachers, counselors, staff, and administrators to implement behavior plans, de‑escalation techniques, and proactive interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in fostering a positive school culture in collaboration with the Student Support Facilitator.

Supports the implementation of Restorative Justice practices, including restorative circles, mediation, and conflict resolution strategies.

Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support student success.

Provides direct assistance to students struggling with school routines, structure, and expectations.

Implements behavior support plans and assists students with developing positive coping strategies.

Works with families to enhance their understanding of and participation in the restorative process.

Assists teachers in classrooms to support self‑regulation, classroom management, and behavioral interventions.

Provides supervision in common areas, including the lunchroom, hallways, and student support rooms.

Uses de‑escalation techniques, mediation, and restorative practices to address behavioral concerns.

Supports mediations in response to conflicts among students.

Assists with intake assessments for restorative conferences and circles, prepares participants, contacts caregivers, facilitates discussions, and ensures follow‑up on agreements.

Assists students during emotional or behavioral crises, helping to de‑escalate situations using trauma‑informed strategies.

Facilitates transitions to and from disciplinary alternative education placements.

Participates in training and professional development sessions to enhance intervention strategies.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Associate degree or equivalent experience.

Experience working with students in a school setting.

Experience in crisis intervention, restorative practices, and de‑escalation techniques.

Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practices and positive behavior interventions.

Training in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or similar crisis intervention programs, or willingness to obtain training.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Conflict resolution and mediation skills.

Proficiency in de‑escalation strategies.

Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and families.

ADA AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Position

Type & Salary

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $37,080 to $39,640 Per Year

Job Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

William Holt , Principal
Bellamy Middle School
Email: wholt

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