POSITION TITLE: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
JOB CODE: 436B
DIVISION: Academic, Support and Specialized Services
SALARY SCHEDULE: Occupational & Physical Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
WORK DAYS: 188
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Special Education
PAY GRADE: N0TA
FLSA: Exempt
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Support teachers of students and work directly with those students displaying maladaptive, dangerous and disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Serve as a member of the intensive support team in the development of positive intervention plans to improve student performance.
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Educational Level: Associate degree, two years of college or a passing score on the GACE/PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment Test Required
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Certification/License Required: Registered Behavior Technician Certificate or willingness to obtain and maintain RBT certification
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Experience: Minimum 1 year experience preferred with students with significant disruptive behaviors and/or students with Autism/Emotional Behavioral Disorders
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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance, ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 pounds
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; understanding of applied behavior analysis methodologies; assessment and treatment of severe behavior; implementation of behavior intervention plans
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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
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Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to implement protocols with fidelity.
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Provide direct instruction of behavior strategies to students, including positive reinforcement and differential reinforcement within the classroom.
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Collect and evaluate data using direct and indirect methods.
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Provide teacher consultation and support on BIPs and FBAs.
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Assess and monitor the generalization of treatments across settings and staff members.
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Pursue professional development in Applied Behavior Analysis, assessments, and treatment of severe behaviors.
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Generate and share objective session notes with implicit description of behaviors and strategies.
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Participate in meetings with families and schools as needed.
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Assist in the development of crisis intervention plans as appropriate.
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Implement Applied Behavior Analysis as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
