Behavior Counselor - Kennedy High School

Behavior Counselor - Kennedy High School JobID: 3284 Position Type: Student Support Services/Behavior Counselor Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Kennedy High School Date Available: Immediately After Hire Closing Date: Until Position is Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Waterbury Public Schools JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Behavior Counselor DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services INCUMBENT NAME: Grant Funded BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union* REPORTS TO: Receives general direction from a Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade. FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt. 10 months; 35 hours per week $21.72-$28.77 per hour. Note: This is a union, grant funded position that exists as long as grant funds are available. PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION This class is accountable for providing behavioral resources and intervention programs. Guidelines for Class Use: This job classification focuses on responding to repeated Level 1 Behaviors and Level 2 Behaviors and on implementing a positive behavior management system in order to improve student behavior and enhance academic skills. The management of the behavior system includes, but is not limited to, collecting and tracking data pertaining to students and school wide patterns, training staff in de-escalation strategies, implementation of positive behavior plans/climate plans and general climate improvement. PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: General Experience: Five (5) years working with behavioral resources and intervention of adolescents in a high school environment. Special Requirement: Certification in Physical Management Training procedures. Substitutions Allowed: An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in education, behavioral science, human services, psychology, or closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. College training in education, behavioral science, human services, psychology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. B. CREDENTIALS: C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Class D Driver's License. D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws; Knowledge of behavioral modification strategies; Knowledge of biological, cognitive and social-emotional development of adolescents stages; Knowledge of child development; Knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students; Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies; Knowledge of educational testing; Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); Knowledge of puberty, cognition, morality, identity, relationships, school, work and culture of adolescents; Knowledge of relevant Board of Education policies and District administrative procedures; Knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children's mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom or other school setting; Considerable interpersonal skills; Critical thinking and problem solving skills; Excellent organizational skills; Oral and written communications skills; Skill in interpersonal relations, especially regarding working as a member of a team; Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI); Abilit…