Registered Behavior Technician: 26-27 CL56

Aberdeen School District • Aberdeen, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician provides academic and behavioral support to students enrolled in the Aberdeen School District. The role provides direct learning support, referrals to school- and community-based services, coordination of services provided by multiple agencies or organizations, ongoing feedback and encouragement, and assistance with students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) goals.

The position works with students individually and in small groups, supports consistent implementation of behavior plans, collects academic and behavioral data, and collaborates with teachers, families, school staff, and administrators. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of an assigned teacher and includes maintaining student records and supporting classroom and school-wide improvement efforts.

The schedule is 6.5 hours per day for 190 days per year, including holidays, on an ongoing basis. The position is benefits eligible. Applicants must submit an online employment application; the application is open until filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: passing grade on the ETS Para-Pro Assessment; at least 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or an Associate of Arts degree or higher.
• Hold and maintain a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate, or successfully complete RBT training and assessment within 90 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Ability to apply assessment instruments, operate standard office equipment and relevant software, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics, read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and solve practical problems.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work, objectivity, fairness, open-mindedness, organization, and ability to meet timelines.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain confidentiality, and interact positively with students, families, staff, community members, and administrators.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work with diverse people and data, use defined but varied processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Willingness to be trained in job-related duties, de-escalation, and collaborative problem solving.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work under limited supervision, lead or coordinate others, and operate within a defined budget.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as required.
• Criminal justice fingerprinting must be completed and cleared; background clearance and Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish ability.
• At least one year of experience working in an educational setting with students experiencing significant behavioral or social-emotional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve on student Behavior Success Teams to help maintain consistent implementation of behavior plans throughout the school day.
• Assist with or lead development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for individual students.
• Follow behavior plans and systems when working with students with significant behaviors to support safety and consistency.
• Help students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments, practice, and reinforcement of learning concepts.
• Attend planning meetings with teachers and staff to support consistency across the district.
• Attend assigned trainings and functions.
• Collaborate with district personnel, teachers, support staff, families, and others to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum and school improvement.
• Collect data from multiple sources to support behavior and academic planning.
• Confer with teachers and parents as needed regarding student progress and implementation or modification of student objectives.
• Demonstrate behavior techniques and strategies to support student success.
• Facilitate school improvement activities with school administration and staff to implement school-wide behavior support systems.
• Maintain files and records to support compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare materials and maintain records related to student IEPs to assist teachers with IEP data.
• Provide curricular, instructional, and classroom assessment support at the direction and under the supervision of the assigned teacher.
• Research educational topics, current trends, technology, tools, strategies, and assessment practices related to educational improvement.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, administrators, students, and others with information or recommendations.
• Support classroom teachers and other school personnel in assisting students with challenging behaviors.
• Transport materials and equipment as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; comprehensive benefit information is available through the employer.

What This Job Offers

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