Registered Behavior Technician Paraprofessional,

Fulton Schools • GA

122d

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in both classroom and home settings. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The BCBA supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing. Applicants for this position should meet the requirements for securing the paraprofessional position and be willing to complete the required 40-hour training to complete the requirements for obtaining the RBT certification.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass the GACE para assessment; in lieu of the GACE Assessment, have 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of a grade of C or better; hold an Associate's Degree or higher at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution is acceptable
• Must be able to obtain Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate
• Must complete RBT certification requirements
• 0-1 year experience required

Nice To Haves

• Classroom experience and/or proven ability to work with children preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with students and adults
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Technology proficiency (computers, AV, office equipment, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Behavior Interventionist (BI) in the preparation of educational materials/data collection materials/etc.
• Assist the Behavior Interventionist with behavior reduction assessments or skill acquisition plans
• Assist with addressing social skills instruction
• Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
• Assists with implementation of students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as assigned by the BI (in school and home settings)
• Completes the PCI (Positive Crisis Intervention) physical management training provided by the District
• Participates in required additional training related to behavior analytic services when applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned by SEC Administrator (Behavior Interventionists, Coordinators and/or Directors)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED