Registered Behavior Technician

Behavioral Interventionist

Under the direct supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), assists in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs at various sites throughout the district, monitors and collects data on behavior and documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience in developing and evaluating programs based upon the principles of ABA child guidance and prompting procedures Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide range of disabilities including (but not limited to) autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, and ADHD Guidance principles and practices related to students with special needs Training and modeling techniques for instructional staff Basic subjects taught in local schools, including basic and advanced arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, history, science and reading Basic instructional methods and techniques Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Challenges and concerns of students with special needs Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Safe practices in classroom and playground activities Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques Serving students with disabilities in inclusion settings

Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma and two years of experience working with TK-12 students with behavioral challenges and/or special needs in an educational, clinical, or therapeutic setting Maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) OR Board-Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Certification in District-approved crisis management program (or obtained within the first 90 days of employment) Valid first aid and CPR certificates

Classroom and other indoor and outdoor learning environments Interactions with dissatisfied, hostile and irate individuals Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Bending at the waist and/or kneeling to assist students Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling students weighing up to 50 pounds and with assistance for over 50 pounds Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities Hearing and speaking to exchange information Contact with dissatisfied, assaultive or abusive individuals. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases Extended viewing of computer monitor. Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social and violent behaviors