Behavior Manager

Behavior Manager JobID: 7648

Position Type:

Behavior Manager/Behavior Manager

Date Posted:

4/21/2026

Location:

Synergy Alternative High School

Date Available:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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Salary: Per Contract

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

X Online Application

X Letter of Interest

X Resume

Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

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X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

X Other: Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications

Title: BEHAVIOR MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

To efficiently and effectively manage student behaviors and foster a safe environment for all students.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provides classroom management assistance and implementation of treatment plans for students classified as special education.

ESSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Classroom teacher with classroom behavior management including behavior intervention, de-escalation, and re-engagement.
• Communicate with teacher to determine next steps and consequences after student is calm, safe and re-engaged in work.
• Support and promote positive behaviors of students at all times and support students in making healthy, safe choices.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to student protection, health, safety and confidentiality.
• Complete the behavior tracker on the date the incident occurred.
• Report any restraints or seclusions to the building administrator.
• Support students with completing assigned work.
• Ensure students remain supervised at all times.
• Accompany students and supervise student behavior on school buses/transportation vehicles.
• Implement treatment plans as necessary in accordance with Board policy related to physical restraints and seclusion of students.which may mean physical restraints
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams.
• Attend and participate in clinical staff and faculty meetings.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, staff, and parents concerning behavioral concerns and progress of students.
• Assist the classroom teacher with other functions as directed
• Participate in all training and professional development sessions
• Assist the behavior analyst with training of staff
• Assume such other functions as may be determined by building administrator.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Some college courses highly desirable. Some experience working with disruptive behavior (especially with children).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Behavior managers will frequently be involved in restraining students in accordance with Board policy and must be physically able to handle this type of volatile situation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Hourly rate and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the East Hartford Public Schools and Local 1950 of Council 4 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.