GCS District Wide - Registered Behavior Technician

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (BACB)

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred)

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles

• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the school day

• Ability to assist students physically as required by behavior plans

• Ability to respond to behavioral or safety situations

• First aid and CPR certification (preferred)

• Must be willing to obtain restraint and isolation training

• Must be of high moral character, courteous and dependable

Reports To: Special Education Supervisor, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Supervises: Assigned students, if applicable

Job Goals:

To work under the supervision of a BCBA to implement behavior intervention plans and instructional programs for students with developmental, behavioral, or learning needs. The RBT supports students in educational environments to promote academic engagement, social skills, and positive behavior.

Performance Responsibilities:

• In person job attendance

• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs as designed by the supervising BCBA

• Provide one-to-one or small-group behavioral support in classrooms and other school settings

• Collect and record accurate behavioral and instructional data

• Support students in developing communication, social, self-regulation, and adaptive skills

• Apply ABA strategies including reinforcement, prompting, modeling, and shaping

• Assist with inclusion in general education settings when appropriate

• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers

• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings

• Report student progress and concerns to supervising staff

• Maintain active RBT certification

• Maintain restraint and isolation certification

• Adhere to BACB/RBT Ethical Code

• Mandatory 5% direct supervision per month by the school-based BCBA

• Complete 12 hours of RBT Professional Development semi-annually

• Reports immediately, as required by law, to the appropriate agency(ies) and the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents of actual or suspected child abuse, actual or suspected child sexual abuse

• Reports immediately, as required by law or school policy, to the appropriate agency(ies) and/or the principal or other persons designated by the school system, incidents involving unlawful student possession of weapons or drugs or fighting on school property

• Responds in a prompt and professional manner to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, students, parents, administrators, boosters, etc.)

• Responds to emergency situations and safety concerns as necessary and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution

• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to FERPA, HIPAA (if applicable), and district policies

• Performs other duties as assigned

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands require the following physical requirements: speaking, some lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Nine (9) month work year. Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.

Evaluation Procedures:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.