CL23651: Registered Behavior Technician - Special Services

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work within the Special Services department with a special, intensive focus on the needs of students with significant behavioral challenges to provide services as outlined in individual education plans (IEPs). This individual is responsible for assisting the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide and implement intensive supports for behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work under the direction of a BCBA with the goal of supporting an environment where students with challenging behaviors can achieve academic, social, and emotional learning successes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent to application.
Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
RBT Certification or completion of RBT Certification program within six (6) months of hire.
This includes documentation of successful completion of an approved 40-hour behavior training program to include classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction, experiential learning, evaluation, and assessment required.
Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
Must pass a basic skills test.
Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding behavior intervention in the school setting.
Employee must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
Must be first-aid certified, if required.
Evidence of strong academic background in grade level content areas of reading, writing, and math.
Candidates may be tested to meet minimum qualifications.
Must demonstrate effective abilities to communicate with supervisor (BCBA), administration, case manager, and appropriate others in the school setting.
Must demonstrate abilities in de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques, physical intervention strategies and restraints.
Must demonstrate ability to accurately assess emergency situations.
Abilities to remain calm under pressure.
Cultural competency: ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting special education students in regular education programs.
Experience as a special education paraeducator or similar successful experience.
Previous experience working with disabled children.
Able to work with students who have learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math; as well as students with behavior challenges such as impulsivity, inattentiveness, and distractibility.
Flexible and able to work in a team situation.
Positive recommendations and performance evaluations.
Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of able to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs.
Support implementation of intensive direct behavior analytic interventions, skill acquisition plans, and service to appropriate students.
Provide direct instructional support to students, under direction of District BCBA.
Collect accurate and timely data on student behavior and progress.
Use evidence-based behavioral strategies.
Support students with social skills, communication, and self-regulation.
Assist with de-escalation and crisis intervention.
Assist teachers with clerical or instructional tasks.
Supervise students during recess and transitions.
Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations; accurately document activities and occurrences.
Collaborate with staff and attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
Maintain professional boundaries, including the dignity and confidentiality of the student, classroom, and school setting.
Provide direct support to special education students in need of remediation accommodations in regular education and special services classrooms.
Assist students with toileting and diapering as assigned based on student need. Appropriate training will be provided.
Assist in supervision and control of students to promote a safe, orderly positive learning climate.
Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.