About this opportunity
New Beginnings Family Academy lists this Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) opportunity in bridgeport, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Foundedin September2002, New Beginnings Family Academy ("NBFA") offers active and engaging learning experiences fromPre-Kthrough 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:
Social,emotionaland academic learning steeped in child development best practices
An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom
NBFA islocatedat 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its' Board of Directors.
Mission-Driven Culture:
NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to providestudents witha meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.
Summary:
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a key member of NBFA's Student Support Services and Climate Team and is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally responsive learning environment in which every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Working directly with the Culture and Climate Specialist and under the supervision of thePrincipalor their designee, the RBT collaborates with teachers, school counselors, special educators, related service providers, and families to provide direct behavioral interventions and support to students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs.
Student Behavioral Support
Provide individualized andsmall-groupbehavioral support.
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
Teach replacement behaviors, coping, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.
Support students during instruction and unstructured times.
Promote student independence through gradual fading ofsupports.
Emotionally Responsive & Restorative Practices
Use emotionally responsive practices to co-regulate students.
Facilitate restorative conversations.
Model trauma-informed interactions.
Support teachers with restorative classroom practices.
Crisis Prevention & Intervention
Respond using approved de-escalation strategies.
Assistwith crisis response and safety planning.
Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
Collect andmaintainbehavioral data.
Monitor progress toward behavioral goals.
Participate in MTSS and student support meetings.
Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff and families.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in professional learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Associate's or bachelor'sdegree in education, psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, social work, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, social-emotional, and/or autism-related needs, preferably in a school setting.
Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs),collectingand analyzing behavioral data, and using data tomonitorstudent progress and inform interventions.
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavioral intervention and support strategies.
Knowledge of, or experience implementing, emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented during challenging or crisis situations.
Friendly work environment
Health coverage includes medical and dental
Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Postings current as of 8/1/2026 4:57:02 PM CST.
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Worksite address
bridgeport, CT, 06610, US
Who can apply
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