Registered Behavior Technician - Job #7718

Sierra Vista Unified School District•Sierra Vista, AZ

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team as a Registered Behavior Technician. This role offers the opportunity to practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. The RBT reports to the site administrator and will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions, practicing good human relations. The district is an award-winning district with 5 outstanding schools, offering competitive salaries, incentives, paid holidays & leave, and exceptional employee benefits & resources, along with professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Completion of a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List designated by BACB.
Passing score on the RBT examination.
Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification by the BACB.
Supervised experienced as set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with parents, staff, community, and outside agency personnel.
Experience working with children aged 3 and older.
Demonstrates leadership and management skills in the workplace.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Demonstrates ability to use technology in the workplace.
Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to services.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Directly implement behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a BCBA.
Meet and collaborate with the district behavior team on a regular basis to develop action steps to address students' behavioral needs district wide.
Work with paraprofessionals one-on-one and in small groups to provide training as needed, under the direction of the BCBA.
Assist the BCBA in conducting district in-services, training all relevant staff on the implementation of proactive behavioral strategies.
Observe student behavior in order to implement appropriate positive behavioral interventions.
Collect ABC data in collaboration with other staff to inform a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and follow up with a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).