Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Department: Special Services | Reports To: Chief Academic Officer | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Two year degree, 60 hours of credit from an accredited institution, or passing scores on the RBT exam
• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician
• Current government issued identification

Terms of Employment

• 8 Hours/190 Days
• Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 12)
• Full-time employment during the school year; conditions adjusted for part-time employees or those hired for less than an entire school year

About the Role

Under the supervision of a behavior analyst, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for providing behavioral therapy to students with autism. The RBT implements ABA behavior therapy programs and collects data for students who receive ABA services.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students
• Interacts, communicates, and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment, and materials
• Interacts, communicates, and collaborates with classroom staff under the supervision of a behavior analyst
• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of applied behavior analysis as required for successful job performance
• Identifies methods for improving the quality of service and job activities and reports findings to the supervising behavior analyst
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships by pairing self as a reinforcer and uses ABA techniques to facilitate transfer of instructional control to other team members
• Teaches safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors as outlined in behavior intervention programs created by the behavior analyst 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: ABC, frequency, duration, latency, interresponse time, and interval-based recording
• Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation with the behavior analysts
• Collaborates with the behavior analyst to provide effective treatment and adapts procedures and expectations appropriately to the environment and the learner
• Collaborates with team members to implement interventions effectively without disrupting the learning of the student receiving services or other students in the environment
• Educates all those involved about the role of the RBT in implementing behavior analytic interventions and functions within boundaries of the RBT role in providing treatment
• Gathers and prepares materials needed to implement targeted behavior goals/objectives as directed by the behavior analyst
• Provides intensive teaching using ABA methodology during therapy sessions
• Directly implements and models for others intensive, evidence-based behavior change techniques including but not limited to: functional communication training, discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, error correction, errorless teaching, positive/negative/differential reinforcement according to prescribed schedules, shaping, generalization, chaining, and identifying/following motivating operations
• Submits session data in a timely fashion using district-provided technology and software
• Under the direction of a behavior analyst, provides behavioral support and crisis management when needed, which may include the use of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and/or Ukeru; maintains professionalism throughout and following such events
• Interacts and communicates with other professionals to best meet the needs of students
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for managing pertinent information and communication
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervision of students
• No direct budgetary responsibilities

Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies
• Access to reliable transportation
• Knowledge of school district policies, procedures, and activities pertaining to specific duties and responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities
• High standards of accuracy in exercising duties
• Ability to anticipate work and complete it without direct supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public
• Proficiency in personal computing, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic file management, internet, and reporting/presentation software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research/theory
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule to meet reporting deadlines
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually or with a group
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner according to scheduled deadlines
• Ability to work extended hours and handle multiple demands from several people
• Computer literacy

Physical Demands

• Full physical prompting of students, running to block severe maladaptive behavior, or moving classroom furniture up to 75 pounds
• Implementing Ukeru and/or CPI strategies to de-escalate students and maintain safety for all parties
• Pushing/pulling items such as furniture or boxes of materials
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and/or reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision
• Occasional requirement to work irregular or extended hours
• Frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment

Work Environment

• Conducts duties in a classroom, therapy room, office, or other locations around a school as appropriate to meet student needs
• Requires constant attention to duties for working with students with disabilities and assisting staff during a crisis period
• Travel may be required to serve students at different schools
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on the activity

Evaluation

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.