Behavior Manager

Behavior Manager

Salary:
Per Contract

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• X Online Application
• X Letter of Interest
• X Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Transcripts
• X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
• Other:
  Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications

Position Summary:

To efficiently and effectively manage student behaviors and foster a safe environment for all students.

General Statement of Duties:
Provides classroom management assistance and implementation of treatment plans for students classified as special education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teacher with classroom behavior management including behavior intervention, de-escalation, and re-engagement.
• Communicate with teacher to determine next steps and consequences after student is calm, safe and re-engaged in work.
• Support and promote positive behaviors of students at all times and support students in making healthy, safe choices.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to student protection, health, safety and confidentiality.
• Complete the behavior tracker on the date the incident occurred.
• Report any restraints or seclusions to the building administrator.
• Support students with completing assigned work.
• Ensure students remain supervised at all times.
• Accompany students and supervise student behavior on school buses/transportation vehicles.
• Implement treatment plans as necessary in accordance with Board policy related to physical restraints and seclusion of students, which may mean physical restraints.
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams.
• Attend and participate in clinical staff and faculty meetings.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, staff, and parents concerning behavioral concerns and progress of students.
• Assist the classroom teacher with other functions as directed.
• Participate in all training and professional development sessions.
• Assist the behavior analyst with training of staff.
• Assume such other functions as may be determined by building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Some college courses highly desirable. Some experience working with disruptive behavior (especially with children).

Working Conditions:

Behavior managers will frequently be involved in restraining students in accordance with Board policy and must be physically able to handle this type of volatile situation.

Terms of Employment:
Hourly rate and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the East Hartford Public Schools and Local 1950 of Council 4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.