Behavior Counselor - Kennedy High School

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Behavior Counselor

Date Posted : 10 / 31 / 2025

Location : Kennedy High School

Date Available :

Immediately After Hire

Closing Date :

Until Position is Filled

Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE :

Behavior Counselor

DEPARTMENT :

Student Support Services

INCUMBENT NAME : Grant Funded

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION :

UPSEU 69

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 :

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES :

May provide work direction to paraprofessionals.

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency : Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Depth Perception

Standing

Color Distinction

Walking

Peripheral Vision

Sitting

Driving

Lifting

Physical Strength : Carrying

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

Pushing

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

Pulling

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

Climbing

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

Balancing

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

Stooping

Environmental Conditions

Kneeling

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

Crouching

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

Crawling

Temperature Changes

Reaching

Wetness

Handling

Humidity

Grasping

Extreme Noise or Vibration

Twisting

Exposure to Chemicals

Feeling

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

Talking

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

Hearing

Exposure to bodily fluids

Repetitive Motion

Exposure to dampness

Hand / Eye / Foot Coordination

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

Visual Acuity / Near

Mechanical Hazards

Visual Acuity / Far

Physical danger or abuse

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.