Crisis Interventionist Specialist with Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification

Mercer County Special Services School District•Hamilton, NJ

22d•$57,208•Onsite

About The Position

The Joseph F. Cappello School is seeking a Crisis Interventionist Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves assisting classroom teachers and staff under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. The specialist will be part of the crisis team, providing services to students to aid in their educational activities and support their emotional, social, and behavioral development.

Requirements

Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Must hold (or obtain) and maintain Crisis Prevention Institute certification
Must hold (or obtain) substitute teacher certification
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
Experience working with children with behavior problems.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal daily guidance.
Successful experience working in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Follow protocols and District Policies and Procedure guidelines.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the student of social interaction with the RBT.
Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
Assist with Functional Behavior Assessment Process
Assist with Functional Analyses
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans
Utilize ABA principles and evidence-based practices
Train classroom assistants and one-to-one’s on data collection
Active member of the crisis team.
Assist in verbal de-escalation efforts when students display challenging behaviors
Assist teachers in monitoring of students’ academic work and behavioral performance
Contributes input during parent conferences and in IEP meetings.
Assists students during arrival and dismissal from school.
Attends all staff meetings, in-services, and training.
Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation of BCBA and Principal.
Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and functions within boundaries of the RBT role in providing treatment.
Maintains a professional attitude, works cooperatively with district staff and parents; and treats all children and their families with dignity and respect.