Registered Behavior Technician at Lulac Head Start Inc – New Haven, Connecticut

Summary/Objective

The Behavior Technician works directly with preschool-aged children to support positive behavior, social-emotional development, and individualized learning needs. Under the supervision of the Education Manager, the Behavior Technician implements behavior intervention plans, supports teachers in classroom management, and ensures that each child is provided with a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Essential Functions

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plan under the guidance of the Education Manager and the Individual Support Specialist
• Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the BT
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
• Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations)
• Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
• Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation
• Model and reinforce appropriate social skills, communication, and coping strategies
• Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information
• Educates all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and the BT, and functions within boundaries of the BT role in providing treatment
• Reassessment as appropriate
• Participates in team meetings and professional development to enhance behavior support skills
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines and program policies
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Education and Experience

• Two years of completed coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, human development, or related fields
• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in educational or childcare settings
• Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies and child development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills
• Ability to remain patient, calm, and consistent in high-energy or challenging situations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) prefer but not required