2026-2027 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Lancaster City Schools

Qualifications

• Board Certified Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) for a minimum of one year. (Preferrable)
• Completed 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.
• Aids Behavior Specialist, as directed, with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans.
• 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.
• 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 under the supervision and direction of the Behavior Specialist.
• Ensures fidelity in implementation of individualized behavior plans developed by completing procedural fidelity checklists for students and staff.
• Responds, models, provides feedback, and coaches district staff on Applied Behavior Analysis techniques for students that are displaying high rates of problematic or disruptive behavior.
• Communicates with Behavior Specialist and Building FBA teams regarding student progress.
• Assists Behavior Specialist with the preparation of student materials.
• Provides in-service training, coaching, and support to staff regarding principles of applied behavioral analysis.
• Follows the RBT Code of Ethics.
• Participates in meetings as requested.
• Participates in professional development to strengthen skills and knowledge of student behaviors.
• Affords assistance with providing professional development: developmenting training materials and presentation of materials.
• Performs 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 outbursts, 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
• Motor Vehicle
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Copier
• Fax Machine

ANNUAL WORK SCHEDULE

• 10 months

SALARY

• According to the negotiated agreement for classified employees.

RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training classification, referral, and other aspects of employments, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

DISABILITY

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, job classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability.

AGE

• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, protects applicants and employees 40 years old or older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, terms, or privileges of employment.

RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN

• In addition to the protection of Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION IS COVERED BY TITLE VI IF THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT, OR WHERE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CAUSES OR MAY CAUSE DISCRIMINATION IN PROVIDING SERVICE UNDER SUCH PROGRAMS.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 PROHIBITS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES WHICH RECEIVES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

• Section 501, 504, and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity which receives Federal financial assistance in the federal government.

Equipment Used

• This position requires the use of a computer, office machines, safety equipment, motor vehicle, mechanical and construction equipment, and 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 Demand/Requirements

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