Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Position: RegisteredBehavior Technician (RBT)

Building: District

Daily Time: 7:00 AM- 4:00PM

Salary Rate: $18 - $21 per hour

Effective Date: Immediately

Reports to: Director of Student Services /Building Principal/Designee

Workdays: 180

JOB DESCRIPTION

Guided by local needs and the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities the Registered Behavior Technician implements collects data and monitors the behavior support plans as directed by the BCBA. The Registered Behavior Technician provides support using behavior management techniques and intervention strategies to reduce behaviors that interfere with the learning process. The registered Behavior Technician will obtain and maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentials through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Assessment:

• Assist Behavior Analyst/staff in conducting functional behavior assessments
• Conducts reliability checks with classroom staff regarding delivery of token system points or other behavior systems as trained and authorized by BCBA
• Conducts fidelity checks to ensure proper implementation of behavior and/or instructional procedures
• Inputs and analyzes behavior data using the recommended database system
• Assist Behavior Analyst in analyzing student behavioral and instructional (antecedent) data Records behavioral and instructional data in a timely efficient and accurate manner
• Assess student reinforcers and reinforcement strategies

Management

• Implements established classroom or transportation behavior management procedure
• Assist teachers/staff in the use of behavior management strategies
• Implements token program reinforcement system or other research based system
• Implements district safety management training procedures as prescribed
• Assists teacher/staff with development of student training materials
• Assists in implementation of activities of daily living programs including feeding and toileting
• Implement program generalization strategies in community home and other environments

Communication

• Provide teacher/staff with student behavior reports at team meetings and per request
• Participate in staff meetings/trainings as directed by BCBA
• Communicate relevant behavior information to classroom team on a daily basis or as needed
• Complete all forms reports and other paperwork in a timely efficient and accurate manner
• Notify building principal of personal concerns in a timely manner

Knowledge

• Maintain current knowledge of each students special circumstances and needs
• Understands core underlying principles of applied behavior analysis
• Knows District policies and procedures
• Knows the building programs behavior management system
• Knows verbal and non-verbal intervention strategies
• Knows Physical Management Training procedures
• Knows all individual behavior support programs
• Knows how to use all relevant computer software programs
• Knows and understands crisis management procedures

Responsibilities

• Attend biweekly scheduled supervision meetings with BCBA
• Maintain RBT credentials
• Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities Seeks out training and professional development opportunities
• Participates in yearly performance goals/or evaluations
• Provide assistance to student transportation as needed and per District policy
• Uses all relevant computer software programs
• Complies with all relevant policies and procedures
• Organizes and maintains student/program information
• Complies with all local state and federal laws and regulations
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of positive work habits and personal traits:

1. Punctuality promptness accuracy and thoroughness.
2. Adaptability dependability and initiative.
3. Loyalty courtesy and professional appearance.
4. Ability to work well with others.

• Training in blood-borne pathogens/communicable diseases child abuse/neglect CPR and first aid may be required. Additional training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. This is not to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree or higher.
2. Minimum of two years of successful experience in programs involving students with disabilities and behavioral supports
3. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
4. Valid Ohio COBA license through the Ohio Board of Psychology
5. Experience in program development and program coordination preferred.
6. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students
• Frequent requirement to sit stand walk talk hear see read speak reach stretch with hands andarms crouch kneel climb and stoop

• Occasionally lift carry push and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions i.e. being prepared to work onall scheduled school days except calamity days

• Frequent repetitive hand motion e.g. computer keyboard calculator writing
• Occasional travel
• Occasional evening/weekend work

Required Experience:

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