Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education K-12

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Instructional Facilitator with direction from the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Behavior Specialist, the Special Education K-12 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will support students and staff and help facilitate and support individual Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions. Following specific guidance from the BCBA, the RBT will focus on implementing and supporting instructional components based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). The RBT will utilize data collection procedures and be responsible for assisting with protocols for data analysis. The RBT will also carry out training plans for the professional development of staff and may also participate in training or workshops for parents. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Certification/Licensure: 

• Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 

Experience: 

• One (1) year of experience working with children with various disabilities  

• One (1) year of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited challenging or dangerous behaviors. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in education, elementary education, or a related field.  

• Current behavioral intervention training certification  

• Current crisis intervention approaches use certification 

• Three (3) years of experience working with children with various disabilities  

• Three (3) years of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited ch