Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician

Regional School District #17 services students in Haddam and Killingworth, CT. We are conveniently located off Route 9. Benefits Available: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Pension Contribution, Benefit Time.

Position Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician employee will work under the direction of certified staff to implement behavior plans and accommodations, collect data, and provide support to promote learning.

Essential Functions:

• Implement Behavior Improvement Plans
• Collect/record behavioral and instructional data
• Implement reinforcement systems
• Utilize de-escalation techniques
• Assist in activities of daily living
• Provide teacher(s), BCBA, and administrators with reports as needed
• Understand underlying principles of applied behavior analysis
• Provide verbal and non-verbal intervention strategies
• Maintain RBT credentials
• Participate in assigned training

The Registered Behavior Technician employee must be able to: Lift, push, and/or pull 50 pounds 1/2; Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation; Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and other intervention strategies.
• Ability to follow student plans with fidelity.
• Ability to accept feedback and on-the-job coaching.

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• RBT certification
• Experience preferred

Work Year: This is a 10 month, unaffiliated position.

Exempt/ Non-Exempt: This position is non-exempt and unaffiliated.

Reporting Responsibility: The Registered Behavior Technician is evaluated by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law, it is the policy of the Regional School District 17 to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

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