Registered Behavior Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and is responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The RBT provides assistance to children, families, educators and/or school administrators in providing an appropriate, safe learning environment to students enrolled in special education programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Interacts with students according to their Individual Treatment/Behavior Plan and/or Behavior Intervention Plan;
• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior; 
• Implements and monitors skill acquisition plans, behavior intervention and reduction plans;
• Implements skill acquisition teaching procedures such as discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching procedures, task-analyzed chaining procedures; 
• Implements contingencies of reinforcement, discrimination training, stimulus control transfer procedures, stimulus fading procedures, prompt and prompt fading procedures; 
• Implements interventions based on modification of antecedents;
• Implements data collection procedures;
• Assists with individualized assessment procedures including functional assessment; 
• Assists, monitors, and guides the student to complete tasks;
• Implements approved de-escalation and crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol; 
• Assists individual students as needed with skill development in dressing, eating, toileting, and other daily living skills;
• Promotes a safe learning environment;
• Responsible for participating in annual training;
• Responsible for maintaining certification as a Registered Behavior Technician;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support special education programs.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Behavior Technician Credential
• Successfully complete a criminal background check;
• Successfully complete RBT training program and successfully pass exam.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and electronic databases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines and deadlines. 

Highly Preferred 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of a Registered Behavior Technician;
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality;
• Ability to implement approved crisis prevention, de-escalation, and emergency procedures consistent with training, district policy, and applicable law.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff; 
• Ability to handle every day, recurring basic assignments and problems;
• Ability to apply regular and repetitive procedures; 
• Ability to read and interpret basic workplace data; 
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing; 
• Ability to work with students individually and work in small groups;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software; 
• Ability to comply with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $33,000+ DOQ

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional NorthStar Public Schools pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.