Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) School / Education Center

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) – School / Education Center | Travel & Local | Colorado Springs, CO

Position: Special Education Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Duration : Full time
Shift : School Day Hours
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Hours per Day :7.5 hour(s) per day
Number of Days per Year :182 Days M-F

Job Description: 
Provides consultation or direct service in the areas of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning to meet the individual needs of students in order to improve both academic achievement and social competence.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists teams in conducting functional behavioral assessments for individual students in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations; monitors and tracks progress to ensure positive outcomes for students
• Follows and records data for behavioral training protocols, collects, records, and summarizes data on observable student behavior
• Communicates effectively with school staff regarding progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Assists in providing professional development/training to all district staff
• Creates and assists district staff with the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans and other appropriate programs for students who present behavior/learning challenges; serves as a resource for information regarding behavior strategies and techniques
• Designs, develops, and implements behavioral supports and services rooted in ABA methodology for district staff and students
• Assists in developing materials and providing resources for district staff using evidence-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, related to addressing the needs of students
• Provides support in classrooms modeling behavioral supports and interventions to school staff and students under the direction of the BCBA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with children with disabilities PK-21 preferred
• Knowledge of special education, other educational programming and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students
• Working knowledge of behavior theory and child development
• Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent collaborative and problem-solving skills
• Student centered and relationship focused
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work normal school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

Physical Demands :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Registered Behavior Technician - Behavior Analyst Certification Board