Registered Behavior Technician, Behavioral Program Para

Summary

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Teacher and Program Administrator/Principal in behavioral program, classroom and home settings. The Behavior Intervention Program Teacher and/or Program Administrator supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT. The incumbent in this position will support the instruction of social/behavioral skills and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to students. The RBT will collect data, assist with parent training, and directly implement behavior plans. Applicants for this position should meet the requirements for securing the paraprofessional position and be willing to complete the required 40-hour training to complete the requirements for obtaining the RBT certification. Positions will be paid on 210-day RBT/Para-Behavior Program Salary Schedule plus an annual supplement of $3,500.

Essential Duties

• Assists the Behavior Interventionist with functional behavioral assessments or skill acquisition plans
• Maintains positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community
• Demonstrates the ability to perform remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by teacher
• Attends in-service trainings, meetings, and conferences as requested
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
• Participates in required additional training related to behavior analytic services when applicable
• Completes physical management training provided by the District
• Assists with addressing social skills instruction
• Utilizes reports and data effectively to improve behavioral aspects of students; Collects data related to interventions and student responses to interventions
• Assists the Teacher and Behavior Interventionist (BI) in the preparation of educational materials/data collection materials/etc.
• Assists teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities; Prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities
• Assists with implementation of students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as assigned by the BI (in school and home settings)
• Implements specific behavior plans as assigned by the Teacher
• Performs other duties as assigned by Administrator (Program Administrator/Principal)
• Monitors groups of students engaged in academic or social skills work effectively; Observes and assists individual students that are experiencing difficulties
• Maintains and submits appropriate records in a timely manner as determined by program administration
• Prepares materials necessary and relevant for educational services
• Provides clerical support by performing such duties as light typing and data entry, routine sorting and filing, copying, and data collection and management
• Manages problem behaviors appropriately to ensure the safety of students and staff; Supports teachers, staff, and administrators in dealing with behavior issues

Required Education

Certification/Licensure

Experience Qualifications

0-2 years of experience required; 3-5 years of experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands