Behavior Technician (Temporary)

Chicopee Public Schools

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.

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    LocationChicopee, MA

    Description

    TITLE: BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

    TYPE: Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

    SALARY: Per The Unit E Collective Bargaining Agreement

    SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 6 1⁄2 hours per day- 203 days per school year.

    REPORTS TO: Building Principal

    This temporary position is available beginning August 24, 2026 through December 1, 2026.

    OBJECTIVE: The Behavior Technician assists with behavior intervention support across the school community through the consistent application of restorative practices, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed instructional strategies. This role provides direct support to students exhibiting social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, reinforcing positive behavior for academic success. The Behavior Technician collaborates with the teachers, counselors, staff, and administrators to implement behavior plans, de-escalation techniques, and proactive interventions.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Assists in fostering a positive school culture in collaboration with the Student Support

    Facilitator.

    1. Supports the implementation of Restorative Justice practices, including restorative circles,

    mediation, and conflict resolution strategies.

    1. Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, staff, and families to support

    student success.

    1. Provides direct assistance to students struggling with school routines, structure, and

    expectations.

    1. Implements behavior support plans and assists students with developing positive coping

    strategies.

    1. Works with families to enhance their understanding of and participation in the restorative

    process.

    1. Assists teachers in classrooms to support self-regulation, classroom management, and

    behavioral interventions.

    1. Provides supervision in common areas, including the lunchroom, hallways, and student

    support rooms.

    1. Uses de-escalation techniques, mediation, and restorative practices to address behavioral

    concerns.

    1. Supports mediations in response to conflicts among students.

    2. Assists with intake assessments for restorative conferences and circles, prepares

    participants, contacts caregivers, facilitates discussions, and ensures follow-up on

    agreements.

    1. Assists students during emotional or behavioral crises, helping to de-escalate situations

    using trauma-informed strategies.

    1. Facilitates transitions to and from disciplinary alternative education placements.

    2. Participates in training and professional development sessions to enhance intervention

    strategies.

    REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education, Training, and Experience

    1. Associate degree or equivalent experience.

    2. Experience working with students in a school setting.

    3. Experience in crisis intervention, restorative practices, and de-escalation techniques.

    4. Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and positive behavior interventions.

    5. Training in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or similar crisis intervention programs, or

    willingness to obtain training.

    Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

    1. Conflict resolution and mediation skills.

    2. Proficiency in de-escalation strategies.

    3. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and families.

    ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions

    1. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

    2. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

    3. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to

    subordinates or assistants.

    1. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms,

    newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc.

    Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures,

    charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets,

    etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction,

    and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and

    confidence.

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