Registered Behavior Technician

Login to Apply Registered Behavior Technician JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 05/29/2020 POSTING NUMBER: LOCATION: Special Education POSITION TITLE: Registered Behavior Technician JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Purpose: Provide individualized, high quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to each child under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties Complete accurate documentation of student specific behavior with data collection sheets or other methods. Complete accurate documentation of the delivery of ABA services. Follow Behavior Analyst guidance regarding time recommended per individual student. Provide ABA in accordance with student Behavior Intervention Plan and schedule of services page. Provide campus-based programming and support. Collect all required data throughout student sessions utilizing data collection software. Review and implement consultation/supervision note recommendations. Communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues and families as needed. Understand and adhere to FERPA laws and regulations. Implement students' Behavior Intervention Plans. Provide training and support to staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans, documenting and monitoring progress in Behavioral IEP goals, implementing and monitoring progress in compliance and social skills, and modeling appropriate behavioral interventions to crisis behaviors. Assist BCBA's with preference assessments and functional analyses, conduct direct observations, collect data, summarize data, document training progress, and monitor the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. Maintain RBT certification by attending supervision meetings, tracking supervision hours and renewing certification on an annual basis. Maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training program certification provided by the District upon hire. Attend meetings and trainings as required. Attendance at work is an essential function. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee. EXPERIENCE: Minimum Experience: ABA experience or experience working with special needs children preferred QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent 30 credited college hours preferred Registered Behavior Technician credential required (as demonstrated by inclusion on the RBT registry on the BACB website) within 60 days of hire date Valid Texas driver's license Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program Special Knowledge/Skills: Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population of children Ability to demonstrate creativity and a "think outside the box" attitude to provide support and achieve positive outcomes for all students and staff Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and reliability Effective oral and written communication skills Ability and willingness to work through challenging behavior OTHER INFORMATION: Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), reason, understand verbal instructions, instruct; maintain emotional control under stress. Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over), reaching above shoulders, walking, use of fingers (record keeping, typing, writing, computer), standing, repeated bending, kneeling, crouching, specific visual requirements (activity sufficient for reading/writing and supervising students), specific hearing requirements (take verbal directions and listen to determine and respond to students' needs), activity sufficient to monitor children's safety. JOB CONTACT INFORMATION: APPLY TO: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: ABA Therapist, BCBA; Date Revised: May 2020 SALARY: Pay Grade: 4 ($15.79 per hour entry level) DAYS: 187