Behavior Technician
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, ABA Therapy / Behavioral Therapy
Behavior Technician
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.
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.
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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving
- Written & Oral Communication
- Teamwork
- Diversity & Ethics
- Quality
- Quantity
- Adaptability
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standing (continually, more than 2/3) Walking (continually, more than 2/3) Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3) Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3) Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3) Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3) Lifting up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3) Carrying up to 100 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3) Behavior Technicians require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.
Behavior Technicians are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.
What's in it for you?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if…
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