Behavior Technicians

Enfield Public Schools

We believe public education is an essential component of a free and democratic society. In partnership with families, schools, communities, and local and state government, our mission is to enable all students to meet high standards, make productive choices in their personal lives, contribute to a diverse global society, and act as responsible citizens.

To accomplish this, we strive to:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment.
• Provide students and staff with opportunities to reach their full potential.
• Prepare students to become productive, lifelong learners.
• Instill in our students a curiosity and love for learning that embraces the arts and the world around them.
• Prepare students to become self-reliant, honest, respectful, and responsible members of a diverse and global society.
• Improve student learning by holding staff accountable for providing the most effective learning environment and using the most effective teaching strategies.

At Enfield Public Schools, Behavior Technicians are essential members of the educational team who support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth while fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

Position Description

Hours:

32.5 hours per week. May include AM and PM bus transportation assignments.

Under the supervision of the School Administrator, the Behavior Technician works as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the BCBA, teachers, counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and other appropriate personnel to support positive student behavior and student success. The Behavior Technician implements strategies designed to decrease maladaptive behaviors and increase students' social, communication, behavioral, and adaptive skills.

The position provides behavioral and academic support to students in grades Kindergarten through age 22.

Reports To

• School Administrator
• Director of Pupil Services or Designee

Job Goal

To work collaboratively with school-based teams to develop, implement, and support behavioral interventions that promote student success, increase positive behaviors, improve social-emotional functioning, and support academic engagement.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Current PMT (Physical and Psychological Management Training) certification required; training may be provided if needed.
• Ability to implement PMT strategies and crisis intervention approaches with students in grades Kindergarten through age 22.
• Ability to provide academic support to students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred

• Minimum of two (2) years of completed coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, child/adolescent development, human development, or a related field.
• Experience working in educational settings serving students with intensive behavioral needs.

Essential Job Functions