Paraeducator - Registered Behavior Technician in Training (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

The RBT is a credentialed instructional assistant who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and classroom teacher. The RBT is responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned individuals in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, behavioral, emotional, and social growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program.
• Act as a liaison in communicating with families, Bucks IU staff, and others about the ongoing needs of the students.
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher/BCBA.
• Absorb and implement behavior analysis procedures under the guidance, support and direction from the BCBA.
• Assist with assessment of student performance, identify needs for remedial training and report such needs to the teacher as follow up.
• Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events; Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed.
• Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers/supervisor.
• Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed.
• Attend required training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as directed by the supervisor/teacher (minimum 40 hours during the first year, Minimum 20 hours per year each subsequent year).
• Achieve a passing score on the Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Credential Training, Competency Assessment and RBT Credentialing Exam.
• Achieve a passing score on the Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Competency Assessment and RBT Credentialing Exam.
• Implement behavior analysis procedures under the guidance, support and direction from the BCBA.
• Annually demonstrate satisfactory implementation of the RBT required competencies in a precise and timely manner.
• Support the program’s classroom teacher and behavior analyst by modeling behavior analytic strategies for other staff who work in the program.
• Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills (including toileting), as needed.
• Aid in the preparation of materials for instruction.
• Participate in supervision from the BCBA and follow recommendations and guidance provided by the BCBA.
• Afford administrative duties as directed such as recording data, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction.
• Engage in supervision from the BCBA and follow recommendations and guidance provided by the BCBA.
• Support the program’s classroom teacher and behavior analyst by modeling behavior analytic strategies for other staff who work in the program.

Requirements

• Meet the designation of a Bucks IU “Highly Qualified” Instructional Assistant by showing evidence of at least one of the following: Associate or Bachelor Degree At least 48 college/university credits A high school diploma or equivalency and successfully pass a local assessment.
• At least one-years’ experience as an instructional assistant or similar position.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Other movements that may be required include: Frequently bend and touch toes without significantly bending knees Frequently stand in a wide leg stance and move in that position Frequently bend up and down at knees 10 times in a row Frequently hold at least 50 pounds of weight Occasionally sprint at least 50 yards.

Skills

• Ability to handle stressful situations with the utmost professionalism.
• Knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 185-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday and start and end time vary depending on district and location.