Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Specialized Education Services • Bucyrus, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Behavioral Technician collaborates with teachers to provide individualized academic and behavioral support to students, including students with diverse developmental and personal backgrounds. The role involves leading small-group instruction, reinforcing teacher-introduced learning, monitoring behavior, assessing and documenting progress, and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional goals. The technician also helps maintain student safety through supervision and, when necessary, de-escalation, crisis-management, and physical-restraint procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to manage fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

• College experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small-group instruction using the SESI academic rotational model.
• Partner with teachers to provide customized behavioral and academic support and conduct formal and informal assessments.
• Reinforce teacher-introduced learning and skills by assigning relevant tasks, using data to select appropriate materials, and providing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist teachers with large-group activities, grading, independent study, enrichment activities, accommodations, and modifications.
• Use behavior-support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are monitored, including while moving to and from school locations.
• Collaborate with teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED