Job Overview
Position Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Classification: Exempt
Position Type: Full time (183 day position)Salary Schedule: Teacher Assistants: Bachelor/RBT
Introductory Period: 90 days
Reports To: Classroom Teacher
Summary/Objective: A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a credentialed paraprofessional who works one-on-one in a classroom or works with all students within a sub-separate classroom receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The goal of the RBT is to assist in teaching communication, social, daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors as prescribed by the students educational and behavioral intervention plans. As an RBT, you will not be designing or assessing these plans. Instead, you’ll be working under close, ongoing supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA, BCaBA, or BCBA-Dto carry them out, as well as working under a Certified Special Education Teacher.
Essential Functions/Duties: Implementation of behavioral programs. Assist classroom teacher with the ongoing development of individual behavior programs. Data collection and collation. Implementation of de-escalation and restraint programs. General classroom duties as directed by the classroom teacher. Lifting, transfers and positioning of students. Assisting with activities of daily living and personal care. Assistance with routine classroom clerical and maintenance activities. Lunch, transportation, and recess duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. Implementation of inclusive activities as directed by the classroom teacher. Implementation of academic and applied behavior analysis programs per student IEP. Participation in community experience, vocational placements, and field trips. Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth. Communicates student issues and concerns to teacher and team members. Ensures student confidentiality. Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skills required to perform responsibilities effectively. Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. CPI Certified.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance at a variety of work sites is required. Staff must be able to sit, stand, lift 50+ lbs.
with assistance if necessary, ambulate, short segments of running, and other physical requirements as identified. Travel: This position requires minimal travel.