Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician

The North Plainfield School District seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative professional for the position of Registered Behavior Technician for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualifications include a high school diploma, college level coursework in education or related field, RBT Certification, and prior work experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related developmental disabilities in a public or private school setting. Ability to communicate effectively with students and school staff using tact, discretion, and clarity. Knowledge of diverse student needs. Good oral and written communication skills. Willingness and ability to perform necessary tasks effectively with maturity and using good judgment. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, reaching, squatting and kneeling, as appropriate to meet the physical demands of the educational setting.

Job Goal: The Registered Behavior Technician is an instructional paraprofessional who contributes to a safe and effective learning environment by implementing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis principles in classrooms under the close and ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

Performance Responsibilities include delivering direct instruction to teach communication, social and daily living skills to students in individual and group settings at school and in the local community. Implementing classroom-based interventions to support the positive transition of new students and/or students experiencing challenging and problematic behaviors. Accurately collecting, recording and graphing a variety of observable data for purposes of monitoring student progress and evaluating the efficacy of behavioral interventions. Assisting Board Certified Behavior Analysts with the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Participating in relevant professional development opportunities to remain informed of current practices in Applied Behavior Analysis and other related courses of study. Performing all other related duties and responsibilities outlined in the North Plainfield Board-approved job description for Instructional Paraprofessional as assigned by the Principal or Supervisor. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Salary range: $26.67-$32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits as per contract: paid time off, professional development.