Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Daviess County School District • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) assists in developing and implementing behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs at multiple sites throughout the district. The position works under the direct, close, and ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The RBT monitors and collects behavior data, documents student progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and support implementation of behavior interventions.

This is a full-time, non-exempt support employee position with a year-to-year contract. The schedule is 7.5 hours per day for 181 contracted days. Assignments are districtwide and may change to meet district needs; the employee may travel to multiple sites. Compensation is commensurate with the salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318. Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or ability to obtain certification within three months of employment.
• Ability to work with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional, and/or behavioral exceptionalities.
• Complete District-provided Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training within three months of employment.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience developing and evaluating programs based on ABA principles.
• Knowledge of child guidance and prompting procedures.
• Understanding of characteristics of a wide range of disabilities, including autism, intellectual disability, emotional disability, and ADHD.
• Basic computer, email, and website skills.
• Knowledge of short- and long-range planning techniques applicable to the area of specialty.
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance and professional appearance.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and objectives related to assigned activities and programs.
• Knowledge of training principles and providing work direction.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, implementing, and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs under close, ongoing BCBA supervision.
• Read written Behavior Intervention Plans and Individualized Behavior Programs and identify essential components relevant to behavior areas in need.
• Model and train teachers and paraprofessionals in implementing behavior plans, including describing behavior functions, appropriate reactive strategies, and modeled scenarios across environments.
• Assist staff in implementing reactive procedures for problem behavior.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Assist the BCBA with observations and data collection assignments.
• Assist the BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Travel to multiple sites within the district as necessary.
• Assist in developing reinforcement identification procedures.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the BCBA or Director of Special Education.

Benefits

• Participation in the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED