2026-2027 Behavior Technician

Qualifications

Board Certified Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) for a minimum of one year. (Preferred)
Completes 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician training through an approved program to meet the RBT designation through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board within a year of employment.
Holds or is eligible to obtain full ODE licensure and/or an Ohio aide permit.
Has completed a minimum of three years of successful experience in working directly with children with autism and related developmental disabilities in a home, school, or clinical setting.
High School Diploma required. Any college course work in behavioral sciences, psychology, special education, human development, or a related field preferred.
Possesses experience in providing skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols.
Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks.
Possesses a valid Ohio driver's license.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Ensures safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials and facilities.
Provides direct services in one-on-one and group settings.
Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the student of social interaction with the RBT.
Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills.
Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding.
Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording through direct observation.
Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation with the Behavior Specialist.
Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
Nurtures students' social skills.
Designs, implements and supports appropriate function driven replacement skills training or behavior reduction plans.
Ensures fidelity in implementation of individualized behavior plans developed by completing procedural fidelity checklists for students and staff.
Responds to, models, provide feedback, and coach district staff on Applied Behavior Analysis techniques for students that are displaying high rates of problematic or disruptive behavior.
Communicates with Classroom Supervisor and FBA teams regarding student progress.
Prepares student materials.
Provides in-service training, coaching, and support to staff regarding principles of applied behavioral analysis.
Follows the RBT Code of Ethic.
Participates in meetings as requested.
Participates in professional development to strengthen skills and knowledge of student behaviors.
Assists with providing professional development: developing training materials and presentation of materials.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and other service providers.
Ability and comfort in supporting staff to implement behavioral strategies.
Ability to tolerate and manage frequent verbal outburst, confrontational situations and other forms of problem behavior.
Ability to physically intervene with students (e.g. restraint, escorting, physically guiding).
Knowledge and understanding of behavioral analytics, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and ABA.
Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBiS).
Basic computer skills and some familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Google platform equivalents.

Additional Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
Frequent interaction among children with mental health and behavioral challenges.
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions.
Occasional lift, carry, push, pull various items up to a maximum 50 pounds, e.g. paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment.
Occasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
Frequent requirement to sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Computer
Office machines
Safety equipment
Motor vehicle
Mechanical and construction equipment
Personal protective equipment/devices as needed to perform the assigned duties.

POTENTIAL EXPOSURES

May include usage of chemicals, electrical equipment, mechanical/construction equipment, and training for universal cleaning procedures for blood borne pathogens and asbestos removal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Mobility, strength (ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds), dexterity and normal visual and hearing functions.