Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT)
Building Behavior Support

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or related field preferred
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience working with children or adolescents in school or youth settings
• Demonstrated ability to implement behavior strategies and interventions with fidelity
• Ability to collect accurate behavioral data and maintain detailed documentation
• Willingness to participate in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and engage in de-escalation and physical management when necessary
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and composed in high-stress situations

Preferred:

• Experience in school-based MTSS frameworks
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Experience supporting Tier 1 universal systems and preventative practices
• Familiarity with restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience supporting the generalization of behavioral and social-emotional skills across settings

POSITION OVERVIEW: 
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) serves as the building-level behavioral implementation specialist within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

This position provides consistent, proactive behavioral support across classrooms and common areas while ensuring fidelity of intervention plans for students requiring targeted or intensive support. The RBT supports both general education and special education students and works to promote consistency, structure, and positive behavioral practices throughout the building.

Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in partnership with building administration, the RBT:

• Supports the implementation of existing Tier 1 behavior systems under BCBA direction.
• Supports consistent implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention plans
• Promotes generalization of behavioral and social-emotional skills
• Assists staff in maintaining structured, predictable environments

This role requires a calm, authoritative presence, strong follow-through, and the ability to support both students and staff during challenging situations. The RBT serves as a visible, reliable behavioral support resource within the building.

This is a classified, non-certificated position.

REPORTS TO: 
Building Principal or designee for administrative supervision and evaluation; supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for clinical supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tier 1 Universal Behavior Systems Support

• Support implementation and consistency of schoolwide behavior expectations and MTSS frameworks
• Reinforce proactive, preventative behavior practices across classrooms, hallways, and common areas
• Model structured routines, transitions, and engagement strategies that maximize instructional time
• Provides modeling of BCBA-approved strategies for classroom staff
• Support universal social-emotional instruction or small-group skill development as assigned
• Promote consistency of behavioral language and expectations throughout the building

Tier 2 & Tier 3 Behavioral Intervention Implementation

• Implement behavior support plans and intervention strategies developed by the BCBA and school-based teams
• Ensure fidelity of intervention implementation across staff and settings
• Support teams in maintaining structured, consistent responses to student behaviors
• Assist in prevention, de-escalation, and problem-solving during behavioral challenges
• Promote the development and generalization of replacement behaviors and self-regulation