Registered Behavior Technician - RBT

2026-2027 School Year RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)Under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and the clinical supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT Paraeducator works with students, individually or in small groups, to implement individually designed interventions and behavior protocols to help students master Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.Essential Functions:Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directivesFollow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safetyFollow Department of Specialized Learning's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of IEP goalsApply ABA principles consistently in interactions with studentsAssist students with disabilities to participate in general education and/or special education classroomsMay assist in providing interventions across settings, school, community, home, vocationally related job site, etc., as written in the student's IEPCollect and record data as per the schedule of the student's Behavior Intervention Plan, IEP or independence plan for the specific student(s)Enter data into the electronic data collection system required by the Department of Specialized LearningAssist in reviewing data for progress monitoring and assist with reporting trends to the Department of Specialized LearningAssist in reviewing and sharing data reports and student progress monitoring data for instruction and behavior in a format provided by the Department of Specialized LearningImplement toilet schedules or feeding programs as written in the student's IEPAssist and facilitate student interaction with peers during classroom instruction, recess, co-curricular and non-instructional activities as written in the student's IEPDocument the level of prompting to ensure the student's access to curriculum and instructionImplement the following in consultation with Department of Specialized Learning: discrete trial training, behavioral contracts, plans for generalization, response cost procedures, select reinforcers, use of contingent or non-contingent breaks, design token economy and point systems, use planned ignoring or extinction tactics, use systematic attention and approval tactics, provide opportunities for practice of social skill individually and with typical peer models, use positive practice and self-correction tactics, provide opportunities to maintain self-directed behavior, use and selects prompt levels, use group contingencies, implement plans to decrease externalizing, self-injurious, stereotypy or escape behaviorsRecord student progress using observational data collection and standardized assessments under the direction of the Department of Specialized Learning with training provided by the departmentMay participate in related service sessions to assist in the generalization of the skills throughout the school day as written in the student's IEP or at the direction of the special education supervisorMay implement the student(s) Behavior Intervention Plan, IEP, or independence plan across settings, including during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses or public transportation for field trips by facilitating and encouraging interaction with peers as written in the student's IEPMay participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings as requested by the team or parentAssist and support students to use computers, iPads, or other media to access curriculumAssist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self-management, food preparation and/or feedingMaintain respect at all times for confidential information and report any concerns or requests directly to the Department of Specialized Learning and/or PrincipalRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skills and ability to follow directions with accuracyAbility to enter and record data with accuracy on the format prescribed by the districtAbility to review data trendsAbility to work effectively with othersAbility to implement behavior intervention plans, independence plans, and discrete trial training with fidelityOrganizational and problem-solving skillsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or Associate degree (60 college credits), or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of Para-Pro.Two (2) plus years of successful experience under the direct documented clinical supervision of a BCBA and has completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.Specific experience working with students with high management needs.Participate in required crisis prevention strategies and restraint procedures training arranged and provided by the School District.Willingness to participate in District-offered professional development, continuing education and/or training.Background check and current fingerprinting.Days: Monday Friday (37.5 hours weekly) Group: Two Bargaining Unit: NFEP Work Year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision