Behavior Technician

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN About the District:

The ER9 District (Easton, Redding and Region
9) is an exceptional school system committed to providing the communities of Easton and Redding with a dynamic education for our students. Discover our commitment to high-quality learning experiences, nurturing environments, and a rich tapestry of opportunities for every learner.

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ER9 is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee, student, and family is respected and valued.

In order to support the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our students, ER9 aspires to combine the best resources from our towns. We see great potential, with collaboration from our community, to improve the learning and achievement across the district.

The Behavior Technician is a key member of Redding Elementary School support staff team, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally responsive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working in collaboration with teachers, school counselors, special educators, related service providers, and families, the Behavior Technician provides direct behavioral intervention and support for students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs. They promote positive student behavior, removes barriers to learning, and supports equitable access to high-quality instruction through emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices.

• Provide individualized andsmall-groupbehavioral support.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Teach replacement behaviors, coping, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.
• Support students during instruction and unstructured times.
• Promote student independence through gradual fading ofsupports.
• May include toileting

• Use emotionally responsive practices to co-regulate students.
• Facilitate restorative conversations.
• Model trauma-informed interactions.
• Support teachers with restorative classroom practices.

• Respond using approved de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with crisis response and safety planning.
• Document behavioral incidents.
• Participate in post-incidentdebriefings.

• Collect andmaintainbehavioral data.
• Monitor progress toward behavioral goals.
• Participate in MTSS and student support meetings.

• Collaborate with staff and families.
• Provide coaching and modeling for classroom staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Associate'sor Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, and/or autism-related needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and collecting behavioral data tomonitorstudent progress.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavior support strategies.
• Experience implementing emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Safety-Care, or similar de-escalation training preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks and fingerprintingin accordance with Connecticut law.

• A student-centered, relationship-first mindset.
• Commi…