Recruitment #200324-1918CL-001
Location |
Bridgeport, CT
Groton, CT Hamden, CT Hartford, CT New Britain, CT |
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Date Opened | 3/26/2020 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $48,357*- $63,235/year (*Employees new to State service start at the minimum.) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/9/2020 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, State Department of Education is recruiting for six (6) full-time Behavioral Resources Intervention Monitor positions within The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. These positions will be in multiple locations within CTECS (Bridgeport, Groton, Hamden, Hartford, New Britain). The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. In a high school environment, the incumbents will be responsible for supporting students and implementing plans to improve behavior, as well as a full range of clerical duties assigned by the Principal. The hours are Monday-Friday 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM.
In the State Department of Education, this class is accountable for providing behavioral resources and intervention programs.
Provides behavioral resources and intervention services to students; assists in implementing Behavioral Education Plans; assists students in participating in general school activities and is responsible for safety and personal conduct of students; addresses student behaviors; handles maladaptive behavior; assists misbehaving students to alter their behavior; finds ways to engage students to effect positive attitudes and control on behavior; encourages the improvement in student attitude and behavior, school atmosphere, academic performance and personal growth; promotes and facilitates peer support groups; uses disciplinary action to stimulate an opportunity to reflect and learn about consequences; instills collective values and encourages behavior that is acceptable for the classroom and school environment; works with school staff and parent or guardian of student; maintains logs and prepares timely accurate reports regarding incidents and progress to adjust behaviors; participates as a member of the schools interdisciplinary team; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of biological, cognitive and social-emotional development of adolescents stages; knowledge of puberty, cognition, morality, identity, relationships, school, work and culture of adolescents; knowledge of behavioral modification strategies; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly; ability to engage youth; ability to facilitate group interaction; ability to utilize computer software.
Four (4) years working with behavioral resources and intervention of adolescents in a high school environment.
1. An Associate's Degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or psychology may be substituted for the General Experience.
2. Fifteen (15) college credits in a course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science or a human service area may be substituted for six months of the General Experience.
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.