Paraeducator - Registered Behavior Technician Apprentice: 2026-2027 School Year

Bucks County•Doylestown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In addition to working as a Para-educator in a BucksIU school age program, an Apprentice will receive specialized training in the various work experiences listed below, over a period of 18 months. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on the job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. At the commencement of the training, the RBT candidate will sit for a certification exam. The RBT is a credentialed instructional assistant who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and classroom teacher. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor/teacher/program behavior analyst. The RBT may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments directed by the teacher/supervisor/behavior analyst. He or she will assist in implementing individualized programs that are appropriate to the populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 5-21 years) with special education needs. The RBT will typically be assigned to a classroom or with an individual student but may be required to work with individuals from other classrooms, as assigned by supervisors. The populations served are intensely challenging. The position requires staff to be aware that individuals served may exhibit aggressive behaviors and/or self-injurious behavior. The RBT will need to be alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic intervention or crisis plan. The RBT must be able to handle stressful situations with the utmost professionalism.

Requirements

Meet the designation of a Bucks IU “Highly Qualified” Instructional Assistant by showing evidence of at least one of the following: Associate or bachelor’s Degree, At least 48 college/university credits, A high school diploma or equivalency and successfully pass a local assessment. (Bucks IU considers that a Credential of Competency from the Pennsylvania Department of Education meets this requirement for those individuals who do not have at least 48 college/university credits or an Associate or Bachelor degree.)
Must have worked Extended School Year through the Bucks County IU.
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

Nice To Haves

Registered Behavior Technician Training (RBT)
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (CPI)
CPR/First Aid Certification Course
Bucks County Community College: Two semester-long courses related to Child Development, Education, or Psychology/Human Behavior

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program.
Act as a liaison in communicating with families, Bucks IU staff, and others about the ongoing needs of the students.
Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher/BCBA.
Assist with assessment of student performance, identify needs for remedial training and report such needs to the teacher as follow up.
Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events; Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed.
Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers/supervisor.
Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed.
Attend required training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as directed by the supervisor/teacher (minimum 40 hours during the first year, Minimum 20 hours per year each subsequent year).
Achieve a passing score on the Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Credential Training, Competency Assessment and RBT Credentialing Exam.
After certification occurs, the RBT will be expected to support the program’s classroom teacher and behavior analyst by modeling behavior analytic strategies for other staff who work in the program.
Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills (including toileting), as needed.
Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording data, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction.
Participate in supervision from the BCBA and follow recommendations and guidance provided by the BCBA.
Implements behavior analysis procedures under the guidance, support and direction from the BCBA.
Annually demonstrate satisfactory implementation of the RBT required competencies in a precise and timely manner.
Participate in routine supervision as per the BACB and track their supervision hours in the Bucks IU designated system.
Comply with all certification requirements outlined by the BACB including annual renewal fees.
Assist with the creation and delivery of presentations related to behavior analytic content and procedures.
Assist with the collection of A-B-C data to assist with functional assessment of students.
Provide in the moment guidance and feedback regarding behavior analytic principles.
Regular consultation with the supervising BCBA especially when staff guidance and feedback is provided.
At the conclusion of the RBT training program, selected participants are expected to achieve a “Passing” score on the Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Competency Assessment and RBT Credentialing Exam. An examination will be taken at the conclusion of the training period. There is a competency/ skills assessment that occurs after the training period and every year thereafter (it is an annual requirement).