Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Systemwide

Preferred experience: DTT programs and data collection, work with non-verbal individuals

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Certification in district-approved crisis management program (or obtained within the first 90 days of employment)

Central Office

Travel within the district required

Participation in ongoing professional development and training related to RTI2-B/PBIS, social-emotional development, conflict resolution and behavioral supports (including Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Support and Intervention Plans).

Contracted, 1099 Employee

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this RBT position is to carry out ABA programming and interventions for a student in a Comprehensive Development Classroom (CDC) to increase skills and decrease problematic behavior. The supervising BCBA will provide supervision and training required for implementation and data collection. Student will receive 4 hours per day of direct ABA services in the classroom for a total of 20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain RBT credential during time employed
• Engage in supervision as required by the BACB (5% of time engaged in ABA services)
• Provide services/interventions as instructed by supervising BCBA
• Data collection of both skill acquisition and problem behavior for monitoring of effectiveness of interventions
• Participation in on-going training related to student being served
• Conducting Discrete Trial sessions
• Providing training in the natural environment for generalization of skills
• Maintain communication with student\'s teacher and supervising BCBA
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Assist with personal care of student (escort when traveling within the school setting, feeding, toileting, etc.)
• Shared commitment to teach and reinforce positive behavior intervention and supports for students.
• Consults with District BCBA and school staff on behavior management techniques and information on specific student needs.
• Build trusting relationships with and support faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school staff to create a cohesive behavior management and safety approach.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• Assumes the responsibility of having regular and timely attendance.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and training.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Follows all board policies, school system rules and administrative regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to employee, student, and parent records/information and procedures according to legal and system guidelines such as the Employee Handbook.
• Reports immediately, as required by law, to the appropriate agency(ies) and the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents of actual or suspected child abuse, actual or suspected child sexual abuse.
• Reports immediately, as required by law or school policy, to the appropriate agency(ies) and/or the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents involving unlawful student possession of weapons or drugs or fighting on school property.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, students, parents, administrators, boosters, etc.).
• Responds to emergency situations and safety concerns as necessary and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.

SUPERVISOR: District\'s Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mental Demands

Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet flexible deadlines, requires concentration and attention to detail; may occasionally deal with distraught individuals.

Physical Demands

Required to sit for prolonged periods; exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and precision required in the operation of a computer.

Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Talking
• Lifting

Temperament (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to dealing with students, faculty, administration, and CO staff.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and at the end of the academic year. The description may be amended to determine viability.