Registered Behavior Technician

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), a paraprofessional certification in applied behavior analysis. RBTs assist school staff in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practices under the close supervision of a BCBA. The successful applicant will provide support and assistance in behavior management, communication, and academic instruction. The ECCAT/Aide assists teachers in implementing the instructional program by working directly with children in small groups or one-on-one, establishing effective rapport with students in K-2 classrooms, and motivating students to develop attitudes and knowledge for a strong educational foundation, tailored to each pupil's ability.

Requirements

Completed high school-level education or equivalent.
Pass a criminal background check and an abuse registry check.
Obtain 40 hours of qualified training.
Successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment.
Pass the RBT exam taken through the BACB.
Maintain RBT credential by receiving ongoing supervision by the BCBA, adhering to ethics set forth by the BACB, and renewing certification annually.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
State mandated competency exam.
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds such as adaptive equipment and supplies.
Frequently push/pull up to 90 pounds such as grocery carts filled with supplies or student wheel chairs.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit, to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to bend at the trunk more than the average person.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.
Ability to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
Ability to work with children and ability to work with adults.
Ability to demonstrate patience while working with children.
Ability to learn new skills; flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
Ability to work well with others, follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
Self-motivated and works without direct supervision.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
Ability to perform duties in full compliance with county requirements and Board Policies and Standard Administrative Operating Procedures.
Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
Ability to use sound judgment and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions whether furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
Verbal and written communication skills consistent with the duties of this position.
Interpersonal skills consistent with the duties of this position.
Dress in appropriate professional attire and conforms to safety standards.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to interface effectively with parents, community, other school personnel/departments, and others.
Frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation positions) of materials, children, etc.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
The individual may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
Proper restraining may be required to ensure children are safe if they are at risk of hurting themselves or others.

Nice To Haves

RBT qualifications preferred upon application, if not held must complete upon acceptance of position to remain in the position.

Responsibilities

Provide direct student instruction and assist staff with implementation in one-on-one and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment teaching arrangements.
Follow BCBA direction to implement skills acquisition and behavior change protocols.
Assist with preparing materials as necessary.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
Assist with skill acquisition and behavioral assessments.
Collect data on all programming and document interventions, progress data, and session notes.
Assist with staff training on students' behavior intervention plans and other identified protocols through direct teaching, modeling, and fidelity checks.
Immediately report to BCBA any student incidents/variances or complaints.
Communicate with staff regarding student progress as instructed by the BCBA.
Collaborate with school teams and attend I.E.P. meetings as necessary.
Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Assist teacher in routine classroom operation.
Demonstrate understanding of student's disability and is courteous and fair.
Demonstrate initiative and creativity with students and their program.
Adhere to identified schedule and travel between locations to meet the needs of all assigned schools.
Implement, and train school staff to implement, evidence-based intervention strategies under the direction of the BCBA.
Keep records of activity and assist in academic and behavioral data collection.
Manage and instruct small groups of students when the teacher is not available.
Assist in functional behavior assessment process and the development of behavior intervention plans.
Participate in physical activities that are part of the students' basic program.
Be flexible in schedule and activities throughout the day.
Assist with crisis prevention and intervention.
Complete necessary training and in-service as required by the County.
Supervise students.
Maintain classroom including preparing bulletin boards.
Attend Open house, conferences on a voluntary or as requested basis.
Keep records, write lessons on the board, and correct student's work.
Load/unload wheelchair-bound students on bus, and/or wait with students for transportation.
Instruct and demonstrate use of exercise equipment and production machinery.
Assist students in the restroom as necessary, and may have to change diapers and other hygiene-related procedures.
Help or assist with duplicating and collecting educational paperwork.
Assist teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
Conduct learning games with students according to established procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with State Law and County policies and procedures.
Maintain an environment that is safe for students and conducive to learning.
Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
Assist with supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
Assist in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives and needs and abilities of students.
Assist with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintain a safe traveling environment.
Attend in-services and workshops, as directed.
Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity.
Assist the teacher in supervision of children in the classroom and to various locations in the school including, but not limited to, instructional areas, the cafeteria, and the bus.
Participate in bus duty, hall monitoring, lunchroom duty, playground duty and other duties assigned by the building supervisor or principal.