Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior TechnicianUnion County Educational Services Commission Crossroads School Westfield, New JerseyUnion County Educational Services Commission is a public agency in Westfield, NJ that was established to provide cost-effective educational programs and services for the twenty-one public school districts located in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking a full-time Registered Behavior Technician at Crossroads School, a public elementary and middle school program for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities.Scope of Position: The Registered Behavior Technician is a Teacher Assistant 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.Description: Full-Time, 10-Month Position Hours: 8:20 – 2:40 p.m. Comprehensive Medical & Dental Benefits NJ Pension System Eligibility (PERS) Paid sick, and PTO days Opportunities for summer employment Salary: $32,879 - $40,229Qualifications: High School diploma. 60 credits from an accredited college or university preferred. Substitute Teacher Credential issued by the New Jersey Department of Education preferred. RBT Certification required. Work experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related developmental disabilities in a public or private school setting preferred. Interpersonal skills needed to relate well with school administrators, teaching staff, students, parents and members of the local community. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper vocabulary and grammar.Responsibilities: Deliver direct instruction to teach communication, social and daily living skills to students in individual and group settings at school and in the local community. Implement classroom-based interventions to support the positive transition of new students and/or students experiencing challenging and problematic behaviors. Accurately collect, record and graph a variety of observable data for purposes of monitoring student progress and evaluating the efficacy of behavioral interventions. Assist Board Certified Behavior Analysts with the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Contribute to staff training by modeling effective instructional and behavior interventions. Participate in relevant professional opportunities to remain abreast of current practices in Applied Behavior Analysis and other related courses of study. Engage in close and ongoing supervision with assigned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in accordance with published requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Perform all other related duties and responsibilities outlined in the UCESC Board-approved job description for Teacher Assistant as assigned by the Principal or Supervisor.Please complete the online application in its entirety to be eligible for an interview. Thank you for your interest!