Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior TechnicianGARDNER PUBLIC SCHOOLSQualificationsHigh School diploma required (must meet highly qualified regulations if no degree held) or Associates Degree, or higher. Associates Degree or higher preferred.Registered Behavior Technician: Entry LevelExperience working with children with special needsReports ToBCBA/AdministrationJob SummaryResponsible for implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based programs for students with special needs as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Program Special Education TeacherPerformance ResponsibilitiesWorks primarily with students on IEPs with varying abilities including, but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Multiple Disabilities, Behaviorally and/or Emotionally DisabledWorks directly with individual students requiring specialized instruction, and social/emotional and behavioral interventionsImplements lead teacher/specialist developed lessons without direct supervisionIs able to manage challenging students that may engage in aggressions, profanity, spitting, or other forms of inappropriate or maladaptive behaviorsImplements instructional and behavioral programs designed by the BCBA/lead teacher including, but not limited to:Discrete trail trainingData collection and graphingDocumentation and feedbackInstruction and de-escalation techniques that may require physical interventions and follow throughMaintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their recordsFacilitates participation of assigned students in peer activities, general classroom activities, and maintains contact with teacher(s) to monitor student progressPrepares alternative materials as requested by the teacher/specialist/BCBACompiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with educators, as well as with the BCBA to review students' progress. These reports may be sent home daily, under the direct supervision of classroom teacher and/or other special educatorsSupporting students at job sites and/or a variety of community trips, if neededAssists with self-help skills including but not limited to feeding, toiletingPerform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel Services or other appropriate administrator.RequirementsMust be able to meet all requirements of restraint training and physically able to perform restraintsMust be able to pass and maintain RBT certificationAble to lift 50 lbs.Work YearDistrict employee to work total number of school days as identified in GEA contract; includes 15 days during the extended school year