Registered Behavior Technician Show/Hide Days Scheduled 185 Days Salary Schedule CLAS L - Starting at $27.92/hrThe job of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional staff and students to effect positive behavioral change in students. The RBT will work directly with students ages 3-21 to teach skills needed to be successful in the classroom setting and to reduce problem behavior. Specific responsibilities include data collection and graphing, implementation of evidence-based behavior strategies, training of team members, and working collaboratively with teams. Must have current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Other duties may be assigned
- Implement and provide feedback and suggestions to supervisor(s) for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of students' behavior plans.
- Assists with individualized assessment procedures for the purpose of developing intervention plans or analyzing progress.
- Assists in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students who have behavioral concerns for the purpose of enhancing programs for students.
- Collects/graphs behavioral data and trains other staff to collect/graph data for the purpose of analyzing student progress.
- Complies with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g. mandatory abuse and neglect reporting, etc) for the purpose of ensuring student safety.
- Implements evidence-based behavioral strategies for the purpose of promoting student
maneuvers as required by professional crisis management course(s) including emergency safety interventions for the purpose of keeping the student, other students, and staff safe.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience (Required and Preferred)
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in position or school setting preferred.
Must have a certification as either a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RBTs are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: the ability to work with students with challenging behavior and follow evidence-based behavior intervention plans and/or positive behavior support plans. Other skills needed include knowledge of reinforcement theories, discrimination training, prompt and prompt fading procedures, stimulus control and fading procedures, and generalization and maintenance procedures. RBTs are required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge of evidence-based behavioral strategies, understanding of the functions of behavior, and differential reinforcement principles.
Responsibilities include:
working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Knowledge of principles and practices of public school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the district. Ability to develop effective working relationships with the students, staff, and community. Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology. Ability to collaborate with team members to implement the district's strategic plan and engage in solution building. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
Skills and Abilities:
Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to Board policy. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in relation to department duties and responsibilities. Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups. Bilingual communication skills preferred.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to travel in personal or school district vehicle. Must be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and location of work. May require some physical exertion: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, 30% standing.
Work Environment:
Must be able to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
