Registered Behavior Technician

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Itinerant ECCAT/Supervisory Aide/Registered Behavior Technician supports students and school staff in behavior management, communication, and academic instruction. Under the direction and close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT implements Applied Behavior Analysis practices and behavior-change and skills-acquisition protocols. The ECCAT/Aide supports classroom instruction, working with children individually and in small groups to help establish a positive educational foundation appropriate to each student’s abilities. The position serves assigned schools and requires travel between locations according to an assigned schedule. The successful applicant provides direct instruction using intensive teaching and natural environment teaching, collects and documents behavioral and academic data, assists with assessments and behavior intervention plans, and supports staff training in student protocols. The role also includes classroom assistance, student supervision, crisis prevention and intervention, participation in physical activities and school duties, and collaboration with school teams. The position is based in the Tuscarora Elementary Department, reports to the Principal, has a 200-day term, and is scheduled to start November 18, 2026. Salary is based on the Berkeley County Schools Service Personnel Salary Scale, education level, and years of experience; the listed range is $32,440–$44,950.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the ECCAT description also requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
RBT qualifications are preferred at application. If not already held, the RBT credential must be completed after accepting the position to remain in the position.
To obtain RBT certification: complete 40 hours of qualified training, successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment, and pass the RBT exam through the BACB.
Pass a criminal background check and abuse registry check.
Maintain the RBT credential through ongoing BCBA supervision, adherence to BACB ethics, and annual renewal.
ECCAT authorization must be held or the applicant must be eligible to apply for it; the job description identifies paraprofessional, temporary, or permanent authorization pathways and a state-approved competency test.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, parents, students, and administrators.
Basic arithmetic skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions, use sound judgment, solve practical problems, and handle concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired students and children; demonstrate patience, maintain composure under stress, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents, and the school community; work independently when needed and follow written and oral directions.
Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to follow confidentiality regulations, county requirements, and Board of Education policies.
Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and flexibly, maintain an appropriate professional appearance, and follow safety rules and procedures.
Physical ability to perform the described job functions, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds for the RBT/aide description; the ECCAT description states frequent lifting or moving of at least 50 pounds, with up to 100 pounds vertically for special education and transportation positions.
Ability to meet the sensory and physical demands described, including standing, walking, reaching, crawling, bending, kneeling, handling materials, and hearing in noisy environments.

Nice To Haves

RBT qualifications or an active RBT credential at the time of application.
ECCAT authorization or eligibility to apply for ECCAT authorization.

Responsibilities

Provide direct student instruction and assist staff with implementation of programs in one-to-one and group settings, using intensive teaching and natural environment teaching arrangements.
Follow BCBA direction to implement skills-acquisition and behavior-change protocols and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Prepare materials as needed.
Collect, record, summarize, and document data on student behavior, programming, interventions, progress, and session notes.
Assist with skills-acquisition and behavioral assessments, functional behavior assessments, and development of behavior intervention plans.
Train school staff on behavior intervention plans and other protocols through direct teaching, modeling, and fidelity checks.
Immediately report student incidents, variances, or complaints to the BCBA and communicate student progress to staff as instructed.
Collaborate with school teams and attend IEP meetings as needed.
Assist teachers with routine classroom operation, planning and preparation of materials, lessons, learning activities, and individualized or small-group instruction.
Supervise and instruct students, including managing small groups when the teacher is unavailable and assisting with student activities and transitions around the school.
Follow assigned schedules and travel between locations to meet the needs of assigned schools.
Assist with crisis prevention and intervention and participate in physical activities that are part of students’ programs.
Assist students with restroom and hygiene needs as necessary; applicable aide duties may include assisting with wheelchair-bound students’ transportation and bus supervision.
Participate in in-service programs and workshops, present in-service programs as assigned, and complete required training.
Maintain required records and confidentiality, follow county requirements and Board policies, and perform other duties as assigned.