Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Obtain (within 6 months) or maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) issued by the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The District will provide guidance on the initial and ongoing certification process as needed
• Complete district-provided crisis intervention training
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience with basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing in a K-12 school environment preferred
• Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors including autism preferred

Physical Requirements

• Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift (<50 lbs.) and kneel to assist students and apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be able to run on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to run up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
• In-district travel required; reliable transportation is needed

About the Role

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), under the direct supervision of the Behavior Support Coordinator (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), assists in the implementation of behavior intervention programs and push-in services for students with behavioral needs across various age ranges and sites throughout the district. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting data on behavior, documenting progress, and collaborating with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

Reports to: Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the basic principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in classroom settings as directed
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Provide direct skills instruction to students using behavior reduction protocols based on principles of ABA
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and tiered interventions under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA
• Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement BIPs and interventions
• Assist school teams with observations and data collection for assessments and tiered interventions as directed by a BCBA
• Collect and monitor ongoing behavior data
• Implement and promote positive behavior intervention supports throughout the District, including systems at individual school sites
• Assist in creating and/or adapting classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs
• When necessary, provide intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other special education laws, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and evidence-based practices and interventions
• Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide variety of disabilities including, but not limited to, autism, intellectual disability, emotional behavioral disorders, and ADHD
• Knowledge of crisis and behavior management strategies and multi-tiered systems
• Understand the needs of students with learning, developmental, and behavioral disabilities and effectively relate to learning situations
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of records and information
• Exercise tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students and staff
• Exercise flexibility to respond to emergency and/or unforeseen situations

Pay

Salary Schedule N.

Schedule

The contract length will be 185 days.