Registered Behavior Technician, Summer Programs

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hourly Summer Program Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides observation, coaching, modeling and training, on a referral basis, to school teams who request support with individual students who exhibit behaviors that interfere with their learning or the learning of others. Collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary Behavior Team and partner with building-based school social workers and school psychologists, special educators, school administrators, paraprofessionals and other central office staff in the development and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based positive behavior interventions and supports. The goal of these supports is to develop adults’ prevention, intervention and reinforcement skills to promote students’ positive behaviors. Works under the guidance of someone who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This is a temporary hourly summer position only. Benefits are not offered for this position.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED in Education, Behavior (ABA), Special Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field, or 1 – 3 years of related experience
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification in the State of Colorado is required
1+ years of related experience is required
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Effective communication skills
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
Strong attention to detail
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Ability to be flexible with schedule and workday
Ability to travel among school locations.
A valid Colorado driver’s license and car with appropriate insurance.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment is preferred
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills is preferred
Computer proficiency is preferred
Effective skills in time and people management is preferred
Effective skills in conflict resolution is preferred
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, various cultures and issues is preferred
Respect of confidentiality and integrity to students as a district official is preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and coaches building staff in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring specially designed instruction based on evidence-based behavioral interventions and accommodations
Delivers direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support students with disabilities requiring ABA as part of their IEP or 504 plan
Implements district-based data collection systems
Attends relevant in-service training and required meetings
Collaborates with team members to develop and deliver monthly training sessions for school staff and special education team members
May also conduct direct Applied Behavior Analysis assessments for students with IEPs or 504 plans
Support building staff to implement specially designed instruction to improve outcomes for students with challenging behavior
Provide positive behavior supports
Support school staff in their implementation of behavior intervention plans and provide behavioral supports to students
Coach SE&O paraprofessional staff serving students with behavioral challenges
Model and coach for school staff the use of positive multi-tiered systems of supports
Model and coach for school staff the use of replacement strategies/re-direction when implementing positive behavior supports and supporting students
Consult with the school’s problem-solving process to improve outcomes for students with behavioral challenges
Attend appropriate in-services training and required meetings
Perform other duties as assigned