Registered Behavior Technician (Instructional Behavior Intervention Specialist)

Pleasant Valley School District•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, BCBA, and/or assigned designee, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports students with extensive behavior support needs. Working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, the RBT collects data and carries out treatment protocols; assists teachers and support staff with Behavior Intervention Plans and related accommodations; and provides direct student support and supervision in classrooms and on playgrounds. The RBT may also cover instructional assistant absences as directed. The role involves supporting students of varying ages and abilities in different educational settings and at multiple sites throughout the school year. The RBT helps students build behavioral, social, and functional skills, supports staff implementation of behavior strategies, and may assist students with physical, medical, and personal hygiene needs. The position requires discretion, confidentiality, adherence to Behavior Analyst Certification Board ethical guidelines, and performance of related duties as assigned. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular and substitute vacancies. Applicants must complete the application and submit required supporting documents by the filing deadline. The selection process may include application screening, a qualifying supplemental questionnaire, and a qualifications appraisal interview.

Requirements

Sufficient combined experience, training, and/or education to demonstrate the listed knowledge and abilities, and successful completion of the Merit examination process.
Typically, an associate degree or higher and experience in an educational or clinical setting with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors or mental, social, emotional, or developmental disorders.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis or Intensive Behavior Intervention, or equivalent training/certification.
A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile insurance.
First aid and CPR training may be required before the end of the probationary period.
Applicants must provide sufficient education and work-experience information to determine eligibility.
Required application documents include RBT certification and a First Aid/CPR certificate.

Nice To Haves

A resume may be submitted as an optional supplemental document.

Responsibilities

Maintain District standards for customer service and professional behavior.
Check and monitor District email daily for school and District updates.
Participate in assigned staff development and in-service training.
Complete acquisition, maintenance, and mastered-skills work as directed by the BCBA.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior; document interventions, progress toward goals, and session notes; and collect behavior-assessment and other program data as directed.
Assist with staff training and implementation of behavior plans, behavior-related accommodations, IEP goals, data collection procedures, and related materials.
Recommend and model Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral strategies for classroom staff, school sites, and student support teams.
Support multiple students across ages, abilities, educational settings, and sites as directed by the supervisor.
Supervise students and observe, monitor, and redirect behavior using approved procedures.
Model instructional and behavioral support strategies for Instructional Assistants and provide in-the-moment coaching and peer mentorship.
Support students during classroom activities, transitions, field trips, and playground activities, helping them develop appropriate behavioral, social, and functional skills.
Assist students with physical, medical, and personal hygiene needs, including monitoring medical conditions, lifting, dressing, feeding, and toileting or diapering.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when responding to student behaviors.
Immediately report incidents or behavior-intervention challenges to the RBT supervisor.
Attend department meetings with RBT supervisors and/or other RBTs and participate in planning, preparing materials, and presenting staff professional development.
Follow the ethical guidelines of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Maintain RBT certification, including annual renewal and registration, or complete similar District-directed training if required.
Perform related duties as assigned and, when applicable, out-of-class work prescribed by Merit Rules and Regulations.
May cover instructional assistant absences as directed.