Behavioral Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Brightwell Academy - Hamden, CT 06517Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $41,710.00 - $61,627.00 SalaryJob Brief: Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) ACES is seeking a student-centered Behavior Technician, preferably a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), to work directly with students and collaboratively with teachers, Behavior Analysts, administrators, and other educational professionals throughout the school day. The Behavior Technician/RBT supports students across academic, behavioral, social, emotional, vocational, and community-based settings. This includes classrooms, individual and small-group instruction, transitions, social activities, vocational experiences, community programming, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities. Working under the direction of administrators and Behavior Analysts, the Behavior Technician/RBT helps students increase academic engagement, develop positive behaviors and social skills, strengthen independence, and successfully participate in their school and community. The technician also partners closely with teachers and educators to support students in accessing and mastering the educational curriculum. The Behavior Technician/RBT helps maintain a safe, positive, and supportive school environment by implementing behavioral strategies, responding to behavioral events, collecting required data, and maintaining appropriate documentation. The technician develops trusting relationships with students and serves as an important resource to educational staff in understanding and supporting student behavior. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is strongly preferred. Candidates with relevant experience working with students in educational, behavioral, special education, or youth development settings who are interested in obtaining RBT certification are also encouraged to apply. Transportation responsibilities may be available through designated positions and may include support for community programming, field trips, after-school activities, and morning or afternoon transportation. Duties and Responsibilities • Works directly with students throughout the school day, including academics, behavioral programming, social engagement, transitions, vocational experiences, and community-based activities. • Collaborates with teachers, Behavior Analysts, administrators, clinicians, and other educational professionals to provide consistent, student-centered support. • Supports students in accessing and mastering the educational curriculum while increasing academic engagement and independence. • Implements behavioral strategies and individualized student programming under the direction of Behavior Analysts and administrators. • Promotes positive behavior, social development, self-regulation, independence, and appropriate interactions with peers and adults. • Develops positive, professional, and trusting relationships with students. • Collects, monitors, and maintains required behavioral and student data and documentation. • Participates in student-centered meetings and assists with student progress updates. • Supports the program’s behavior management system and assists with prevention, de-escalation, and behavioral interventions. • Assists with student arrival, departure, transitions, and daily routines. • Supports students during community-based, vocational, recreational, and educational programming. • Serves on crisis and safety teams as assigned and provides safety assistance consistent with ACES training and applicable regulations. • Participates in required training, professional learning, and staff development. • Maintains a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment. • Serves as a resource to staff in understanding student behavior and implementing strategies that promote positive outcomes. • Maintains Connecticut “V” endorsement requirements when applicable to the position. • Provides student transportation when assigned through an appropriately designated position. • Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors. • Represents ACES professionally through conduct, collaboration, reliability, attendance, and completion of assigned responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential strongly preferred. Experience working directly with students in educational, behavioral, special education, youth development, or related settings is preferred. Candidates who demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, a commitment to student growth, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and multidisciplinary educational teams are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate understands that this position extends beyond behavioral intervention. The Behavior Technician/RBT is an active member of the educational team who supports the whole student throughout the entire school day, helping students achieve greater academic, behavioral, social, and community success. Knowledge of: • ACES and assigned program policies and procedures, including safety management practices and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, individualized behavior support plans, instructional strategies, data collection, procedural fidelity, and reinforcement practices. • BACB requirements and ethical guidelines applicable to RBT certification and supervision, when relevant. • Individual student strengths, needs, motivators, triggers, communication styles, and effective behavioral and instructional supports. • Appropriate prompting, reinforcement, redirection, de-escalation, and crisis response strategies. Skills in: • Building positive, professional, and trusting relationships with students. • Collaborating effectively with teachers, Behavior Analysts, administrators, clinicians, families, and other educational professionals. • Supporting students across academic, behavioral, social, emotional, vocational, and community-based settings. • Implementing behavioral and instructional strategies with consistency and fidelity. • Collecting, organizing, documenting, and communicating behavioral and instructional data using required data systems. • Communicating clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, families, and stakeholders. Ability to: • Work directly with students throughout the school day to support academic engagement, positive behavior, social development, self-regulation, independence, and community participation. • Implement individualized behavioral and instructional strategies under appropriate supervision. • Accurately collect and review data and communicate student progress, concerns, and relevant information to the educational team. • Apply ABA based strategies and concepts presented through ACES professional development and required training. • Respond safely and appropriately to behavioral and crisis situations while maintaining student dignity. • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, strong attendance, collaboration, and a commitment to continued professional development. • Support and model effective behavioral and instructional practices with staff as appropriate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, and running while supporting students in school and community-based environments. Employees may be required to respond to behavioral or safety situations and perform safety management holds and escorts as trained and authorized. Appropriate hearing, mobility, flexibility, balance, and physical ability to perform assigned responsibilities are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Behavior Technician/RBT works throughout the educational environment, including classrooms, common areas, vocational and community-based settings, transportation, field trips, and school-sponsored activities. The position requires ongoing interaction with students and collaboration with teachers, Behavior Analysts, administrators, clinicians, families, and other educational professionals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   QualificationsJob Qualifications Preferred Registered Behavioral Technician High School graduate with two years of related experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred Eligible for “V” endorsement for CT license (without restriction). Completes RBT certification from the BACB within 10 months of hire date Completes all components of ACES Safety Management Training within six months of hire