Registered Behavior Technician for School

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Overview

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides high‑quality, evidence‑based behavioral intervention services to autistic children under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). RBTs implement individualized treatment plans designed to increase communication, social skills, daily living skills, and adaptive behaviors while reducing behaviors that interfere with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs as written and supervised by a BCBA.

• Deliver 1:1 direct therapy in school or community settings.

• Use evidence‑based teaching procedures such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), task analysis, shaping, and prompting hierarchies.

• Collect accurate, real‑time data on skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals using digital or paper‑based systems.

• Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, including reinforcement strategies, antecedent interventions, and crisis‑prevention procedures.

• Support the development of communication skills using AAC devices, PECS, vocal language, or other BCBA‑recommended systems.

• Promote generalization of skills across people, settings, and materials.

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

• Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and supervision sessions as required by the BACB.

• Communicate professionally with caregivers, supervisors, and team members while maintaining client confidentiality.

• Implement ethical guidelines consistent with the BACB’s RBT Ethics Code.

Qualifications

• Active RBT certification

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred.

• Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is necessary.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions, accept feedback, and implement treatment plans consistently.

• Strong communication, patience, and problem‑solving skills.

• Physical ability to engage in play‑based activities, sit on the floor, lift up to 25 lbs, and move quickly during sessions if needed.

Work Environment

• Sessions will occur in a school or community setting.

• RBTs work closely with a supervising BCBA and participate in regular team meetings and training (via Online)

• Work hours will be determined by the school schedule for each individual client. (ex: 7:45AM-2PM M-F, some have 2PM-3:45PM after school programs)

Why This Role Matters

RBTs play a crucial role in helping autistic children build meaningful, lifelong skills. Through compassionate, consistent, and data‑driven intervention, RBTs support children in reaching their fullest potential while empowering families along the way.