Position Type: Student Support Services/Registered Behavior Technician
Date Posted: 5/22/2023
Location: TO BE DETERMINED
Registered Behavior Technician 2023-24 Job Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district. The RBT will work collaboratively with BCBAs, teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all the requirements of RBT certification. This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.
- This job reports to Building Principal, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
- This position is a Full Time (179 day, 7.5 hours per day) benefits eligible position
- The starting salary for this position is $22,822. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
- Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
- Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP)
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes
- Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time
- Provide verbal/written reports to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.
- Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff
- When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
- Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.
- Participate as a member of the school crisis team
- Attend meetings as requested
- Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff
- Work with multiple students, wide variety of age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, work at multiple sites during the school year
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from off the floor, all with ease. Job will be physically demanding at times.
Education and/or Required Experience:
Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification.
Prefer a minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.
Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements:
- Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
- Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others Ability to take and respond to direction of superiors
- Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion Remain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are unsafe, and maintain physical requirements listed under essential duties
- Must be flexible, creative, and problem solving oriented in approach Demonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all ages Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills
- All other requirements of employment
Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 15% sitting, 10% walking, and 75% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Required Testing
None
Certificates and Licenses
Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.
Continuing Education/Training
Professional Development
Clearances
Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Salary Grade
91