Registered Behavior Technician

ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is certified in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services to students with disabilities in the school environment, under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement and progress monitor behavior intervention plans in accordance with the IDEA. Assist Special Education teacher in supporting students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) within the school setting. Collaborate with members of the IEP team (GE teacher, Education Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Instructional Aides, Administrators, Program Specialist and Other Service providers) to ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented with fidelity. Provide support to students receiving mental health services that require behavioral support, per Individual Education Plans. Provide individual or small group instruction & support to students. Cross-collaborate with outside agencies. Consistently track, per the benchmark dates in the IEP goal/s and input data for individual students. Implement student responsibility and monitoring plan/s to facilitate student independence. Teach student/s behavior strategies per the Behavior Intervention Plan Implement de-escalation techniques Implement the IEP with fidelity (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student(s) with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.) Demonstrate knowledge of and support of, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, equity commitments, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. QUALIFICATIONS: Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of disabilities, especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities, development delays and autism Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles. Ability and willingness to implement Behavior Intervention Plans Ability and willingness to reflect and improve. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities. Ability to handle emotionally charged situations through use of problem-solving and mediation techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community. Experience working in Special Education Ability to work independently Ability to excel as a member of a team. Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body. Ability to maintain confidentiality Minimum educational level: Meet Registered Behavior Technician criteria including passing the exam and receiving ongoing supervision High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Diploma preferred Experience Required: 2 + years working with students in an education or residential setting preferred Trained in positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de escalate behavior Maintain training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) positive behavioral strategies used to prevent and de escalate behavior by attending refresher courses within the designated time-frame Physical requirements: Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids Read and understand rules and policies, labels, and instructions Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone Verbal communications, including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels and on the telephone Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening Authorized to work in the United States Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years) WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines. Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being. In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Registered Behavior Tech Pay Scale Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.