Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)ESS is seeking a qualified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students with behavioral, academic, and functional needs in a school-based setting. The RBT will work under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in collaboration with the special services team to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, behavior intervention plans, and skill acquisition programs.
Responsibilities:- Fulfill all duties expected of paraprofessionals in accordance with district and school guidelines
- Collaborate and work under the guidance of a BCBA and/or Director of Special Services
- Implement individualized behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans using evidence-based ABA strategies
- Accurately collect and record student data as directed by the BCBASupport students with behavioral regulation, academic engagement, and daily life skills development
- Maintain certification and ongoing training as required by the BACB and the school district
- Understand and follow all safety, confidentiality, and security protocols within the school environment
- Participate in in-service training and professional development sessions
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising staff or administrators
Qualifications:- Must meet one of the following (per district policy):60+ college credits in education or a related field
- Passing score on the Praxis ParaPro Assessment with a High School Diploma
- Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Demonstrated experience working with children, preferably in educational or behavioral support settings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in English with students, families, and school staff
- Knowledge of disabilities and best practices in special education
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Thoroughly trained, qualified, and capable of meeting the physical and emotional demands of the role
- Negative tuberculosis test required prior to start of employment
- Work Settings May Include:1:1 student support for behavior, academic, or physical needs including transitions, toileting, feeding, and other personal care assistance
- Self-contained classrooms, providing support to the teacher and students across instructional and behavioral tasks
- Pull-Out Resource (POR) settings, offering academic and behavioral assistance during small group instruction
- Inclusion/ICR (In-Class Resource) environments, helping students participate meaningfully in the general education classroom
About ESSAs leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.
We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.
ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.
