Canyon View - PT SpEd Behavior Support Assistant / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Weber School District•Ogden, UT

About The Position

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Professional Behavior Support Assistant / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the LIFE Program. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 183 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to Lane 6(Q) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule . Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com . Files will be reviewed before interviews are schedules. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS. JOB OVERVIEW: The job of High Quality Behavior Professional Aide (Registered Behavior Technician) was established for the purpose of supporting teachers with general education and special education students who demonstrate difficult behaviors during instructional and non-instructional activities. This will involve working with the district behavior team, principals, and classroom teachers to model, guide, and support students toward appropriate behavior through implementing behavior plans, utilizing positive behavior supports, and collecting data. This position implements and monitors intervention for students, implements classroom supports and models techniques for staff in teaching positive student behavior.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
Willing to participate in and utilize de-escalation techniques and MANDT training as needed.
Willing to participate in behavior training
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement provided as applicable

Nice To Haves

Certification as Registered Behavior Technician preferred
Experience working with students preferred

Responsibilities

Intervene with students demonstrating challenging behavior.
Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
Interpret and implement written behavior plans
Engage in reinforcement strategies (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
Utilizes and models safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding
Implements data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data for the school and district
Collaborates with school team members to provide support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
Model and train school staff on the implementation of specific interventions and procedures to address problem behavior
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Remain flexible with changes in assignments and situations
Relate to special needs students in a positive and confident manner
Remain calm in a crisis situation
Work independently with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures