REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

70d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 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.

Requirements

• Have a High School Diploma / GED.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Behavior (ABA), Special Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field, OR 1 - 3 years of related experience.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification is required.
• 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

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach building staff in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring specially designed instruction based on evidence-based behavioral interventions and accommodations.
• Deliver direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support students with disabilities requiring ABA as part of their IEP or 504 plan.
• Implement district-based data collection systems.
• Attend relevant in-service training and required meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees