REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (multiple positions)

Lawrence Unified School District•Lawrence, KS

17h•$497•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) role is designed to support instructional staff and students in achieving positive behavioral changes. RBTs work directly with students aged 3-21 to develop essential skills for classroom success and to decrease challenging behaviors. Key responsibilities include collecting and graphing data, implementing evidence-based behavior strategies, training team members, participating in monthly after-school supervision, and collaborating with teams.

Requirements

Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
Work with students with challenging behaviors and following evidence-based behavior intervention plans and/or positive behavior support plans.
Adhering to safety practices and administering first aid.
Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Ability to read technical information.
Ability to compose a variety of documents.
Ability to facilitate group discussions.
Understanding of complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of evidence-based behavior strategies, reinforcement theories, prompt and prompt fading procedures, stimulus control and fading procedures, and generalization and maintenance procedures.
Understanding of the functions of behavior, and differential reinforcement principles.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to analyze data utilizing defined but different processes.
Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of varied types and/or purposes.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
Ability to work with various teams for the purpose of supporting students with challenging behaviors.
Ability to maintain a work schedule requiring continuous physical activity.
Ability to communicate with persons of varied backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Adherence to district policies.
Regular attendance except when taking approved leave.
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability (as assigned).
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
20 hours in-service annually.
Annual Basic and/or Advanced SCM Certification.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation clearance.
Kansas Department of Children and Families clearance.
Physical Exam/TB Screening.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
Paraeducators working in a Title I building (or district wide), REQUIRE a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR the successful completion of a state approved Paraeducator Assessment.

Responsibilities

Provide support to instructional staff and students to effect positive behavioral change.
Work directly with students ages 3-21 to teach skills needed for classroom success and reduce problem behavior.
Collect and graph behavioral data for analysis and response to student progress.
Implement evidence-based behavior strategies.
Train team members on data collection, graphing, and implementation of behavioral strategies.
Participate in monthly after-school supervision sessions.
Work collaboratively with teams.
Accept direction from certified teachers and/or behavior consultants.
Administer first aid and prescription medications to students.
Assist in developing procedures and training materials for staff working with students with behavioral concerns.
Assist with individualized assessment procedures.
Confers with teachers/specialists and participates in team meetings.
Implement academic instruction and behavioral plans.
Perform maneuvers as required by professional crisis management courses.
Respond to emergency situations.
Assist other personnel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.