Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Accident Elementary School
Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional
Location(s): Accident Elementary School
Terms: Full-time position, 10 months, 7.6 hours per day, 187-day work year, may vary depending on the needs of the system
Status: Non-Exempt (Support Personnel Bargaining Unit)
Salary: Pay range $31,673-$35,886, in accordance with established bargaining unit salary scale(Commensurate with education and experience)
Supervisor: Principal, Director of Elementary Education, Director of Special Education and/or Director of Student Services
Availability: 2026 -2027 School year
Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Description:
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who works under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for direct implementation of treatment plans related to skill-acquisition and behavior reduction. RBTs also collect data and provide support when needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Associate Degree, 48 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
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Ability to obtain RBT certification
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
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Ability to perform basic math
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Ability to present information to others
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Ability to understand, explain, and use data
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Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
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Ability to organize, supervise, and work with individual or groups of students, teachers, and other stakeholders
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Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
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Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
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History of professionalism and strong work ethic
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Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
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Ability to multitask
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Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
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Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
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Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
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Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs, including toileting
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Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
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Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
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Regular and predictable attendance
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Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
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Previous work experience with special needs students or students with significant behaviors
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RBT Certification
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CPR and First Aid certification
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CPI and Ukeru certification
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General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
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Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
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Knowledge of special education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional will:
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Implements and supports behavior intervention plans
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Collects skill acquisition and behavior reduction data
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Applies feedback and training on ABA job performance given by the lead BCBA or BCaBA
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Provides behavior support in and out of classroom when applicable
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Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher, BCBA or BCaBA.
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Assist students with special healthcare needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, gastric tube feeding, grooming, etc.).
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Confer with teachers, as requested, to evaluate student progress, coordinate tests and homework assignments, and/or implement IEP objectives.
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Work with individuals and small groups, as assigned by the classroom teacher, BCBA, BCaBA, or building administration
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Provide practice activities and repetitions developed by a teacher, BCBA, BCaBA, therapist, pathologist, or other medical professional.
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Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team.
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Provide Support for transition to the regular school environment
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Maintain academic and behavioral data to reflect student progress.
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Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.).
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Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
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Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading and unloading, etc.).
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Report and record observations and incidents.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Perform related clerical duties and responsibilities.
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Respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations (e.g., injuries, fights, runaways, etc.).
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Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
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Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
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Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
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Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
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Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Total Compensation Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Questions:
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
