Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional - Accident Elementary School - GCPS

Location: Accident Elementary School

Full-time, 10-month position (187-day work year, 7.6 hours per day; may vary based on system needs). Non-exempt role within the Support Personnel Bargaining Unit.

About the Role

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who works under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for direct implementation of treatment plans related to skill-acquisition and behavior reduction. RBTs also collect data and provide support when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree, 48 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
• Ability to obtain RBT certification
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to present information to others
• Ability to understand, explain, and use data
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to organize, supervise, and work with individuals or groups of students, teachers, and other stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong stakeholder service skills (students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and transport objects averaging 50-75 lbs
• Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs, including toileting
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience with special needs students or students with significant behaviors
• RBT Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• CPI and Ukeru certification
• General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
• Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
• Knowledge of special education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms

Responsibilities

• Implement and support behavior intervention plans
• Collect skill acquisition and behavior reduction data
• Apply feedback and training on ABA job performance given by the lead BCBA or BCaBA
• Provide behavior support in and out of the classroom when applicable
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher, BCBA, or BCaBA
• Assist students with special healthcare needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, gastric tube feeding, grooming, etc.)
• Confer with teachers to evaluate student progress, coordinate tests and homework assignments, and/or implement IEP objectives
• Work with individuals and small groups as assigned by the classroom teacher, BCBA, BCaBA, or building administration
• Provide practice activities and repetitions developed by a teacher, BCBA, BCaBA, therapist, pathologist, or other medical professional
• Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team
• Support transition to the regular school environment
• Maintain academic and behavioral data to reflect student progress
• Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.)
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment
• Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading and unloading, etc.)
• Report and record observations and incidents
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Perform related clerical duties and responsibilities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations (e.g., injuries, fights, runaways, etc.)
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge
• Present a courteous and professional demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability, and ownership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay

Salary range: $31,673–$35,886, in accordance with the established bargaining unit salary scale.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan
• Optional 403(b) contributions
• Paid sick leave, personal days, and vacation
• Access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources