Technician, Registered Behavior
About The Position
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides short-term supports for designated settings and/or students on school campuses. Related supports include information gathering for the school problem-solving team, direct instruction and intervention with students, transferring service delivery to site-based personnel, and fading of goals and necessary services. Must hold a Registered Behavior Technician credential under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. This position will be housed at ROSSAC. For additional information, contact Melissa McGuire at 813-426-6623. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician coursework, annual competency assessment, and pass the RBT certification examination.
- One (1) year of experience in providing behavior or instructional support to students with disabilities preferred.
- Registered Behavior Technician credential under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence.
- Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
- Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.
- Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of experience in providing behavior or instructional support to students with disabilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in conducting functional behavior assessments.
- Conducts fidelity checks to ensure proper implementation of behavior and/or instructional procedures.
- Inputs and analyzes behavior data as trained by the BCBA.
- Assists the BCBA in analyzing student behavioral and instructional (antecedent) data.
- Records behavioral and instructional data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Assesses student reinforcers and reinforcement strategies.
- Implements established classroom behavior management procedures.
- Models/assists teachers with implementation of behavior management strategies.
- Implements research-based instructional and behavioral programs.
- Implements district safety management training procedures as prescribed.
- Assists teachers with development of student training materials.
- Assists in implementation of activities of daily living programs, including feeding and toileting.
- Implements program generalization strategies in community, home, and other environments.
- Participates in staff meetings/trainings as directed by the BCBA, including biweekly scheduled supervision meetings with the BCBA.
- Communicates relevant behavior information to classroom staff daily or as needed.
- Completes all forms, reports, and other paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Organizes and maintains student/program information.
- Maintains current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs.
- Understands the core underlying principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Knows district policies and procedures.
- Possesses knowledge of the schoolwide behavior management system.
- Knows verbal and non-verbal intervention strategies.
- Knows all individual behavior support programs for assigned students.
- Prepares for and conducts skill training sessions.
- Assists with training, modeling, and direct coaching of instructional, para-educational and support staff, and other stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals) who will deliver the intervention and record data.
- Assists with crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.
- Complies with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., restraint and seclusion, abuse and neglect, data collection, storage, and transportation).
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Schedules time off in advance.
- Begins working on time.
- Keeps absences within guidelines.
- Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.
- Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
- Keeps others adequately informed.
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
- Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
- Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
- Keeps abreast of current developments.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
- Uses resources effectively.
- Observes safety and security procedures.
- Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
- Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
