Registered Behavior Technician, Behavioral Program Para

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Teacher and Program Administrator/Principal in behavioral program, classroom, and home settings. The supervising Behavior Intervention Program Teacher and/or Program Administrator is responsible for the work performed by the RBT. The RBT supports instruction in social and behavioral skills and implements behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles. The role includes collecting data, assisting with parent training, and directly implementing behavior plans. Applicants should meet the requirements for a paraprofessional position and be willing to complete the required 40-hour training to meet RBT certification requirements. Positions are paid according to the 210-day RBT/Para-Behavior Program Salary Schedule, plus an annual supplement of $3,500.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 250 within one year of the date of hire.
Obtain a Georgia PSC Paraprofessional Certificate within one year of the date of hire.
Complete the RBT certification requirements, including the required 40-hour training.
0–2 years of experience required.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students and adults.
Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
Technology proficiency, including computers, audiovisual equipment, and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience preferred.
Classroom experience and/or a proven ability to work with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement specific behavior plans as assigned by the Teacher.
Use reports and data to improve students’ behavioral outcomes and collect data on interventions and student responses.
Assist the Teacher and Behavior Interventionist (BI) in preparing educational and data-collection materials.
Assist the BI with functional behavioral assessments and skill-acquisition plans.
Prepare materials needed for educational services.
Assist with social-skills instruction.
Work individually with students or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
Manage problem behaviors appropriately to help ensure student and staff safety, and support teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing behavior issues.
Assist teachers with academic instruction and classroom activities, including preparing and distributing materials.
Monitor groups engaged in academic or social-skills work and observe and assist individual students experiencing difficulties.
Assist with implementing students’ Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as assigned by the BI, in school and home settings.
Provide clerical support, including light typing, data entry, sorting, filing, copying, and data collection and management.
Maintain and submit appropriate records in a timely manner as determined by program administration.
Complete District-provided physical management training.
Perform remedial instruction or tasks that reinforce learning initiated by the Teacher.
Attend in-service training, meetings, and conferences as requested.
Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and community resource-agency representatives.
Participate in required additional training related to behavior-analytic services when applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator (Program Administrator/Principal).