Behavior Technician

Position: Behavior Technician - JOB ID# 14393
Date Posted:
10/19/2026

Location:

River Street School - Windsor

Closing Date:
11/06/2026

Position: BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (123)

Location:

River Street School – Windsor

JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Behavior Technician is an essential part of the educational team, providing behavioral and academic support to students. This role focuses on creating a positive and productive learning environment by assisting students who need extra support to succeed academically and behaviorally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties/Responsibilities

Assist students in managing their behavior by implementing behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) under the guidance of certified staff.

Observe and document student behaviors, providing feedback and data to the intervention team.

Use de‑escalation techniques and assist in creating a calm, focused classroom environment.

Work one‑on‑one or in small groups with students who require additional behavioral guidance.

Provide support in academic subjects (e.g., math, reading, writing) as directed by the teacher or intervention team.

Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other support staff to ensure a consistent approach to student support.

Monitor and document students' progress on academic tasks, providing feedback to the teacher.

Maintain accurate records of behavioral and academic progress, assisting with reporting to school administration.

Participate in ongoing training related to behavior management, academic tutoring, and educational best practices.

Continuously seek to expand knowledge of effective intervention strategies and educational support systems.

Complete and maintain annual crisis management training requirements.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Speaks and writes clearly and informatively;
Varies communication style to meet needs;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Diversity & Ethics - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
Treats people with respect;
Educates…