Registered Behavior Technician

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

64d

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician will have the opportunity to practice under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence.

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; experience with children with disabilities, preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• 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.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• 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 working with children aged 3 and older; experience with children with disabilities, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Exceptional Student Services and supervised directly by the district Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Behavior Technician will be part of a district behavior team.
• Will meet and collaborate with the team on a regular basis to develop action steps to address students' behavioral needs district wide.
• Under the direction of the BCBA, work with paraprofessionals one-on-one and in small groups to provide training as needed.
• 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) (when necessary) and follow up with a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

Benefits

• SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• Benefits also include paid leave,
• paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed