Behavior Technician - Districtwide

Olathe Public Schools; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Public Schools seeks a Registered Behavior Technician to support instructional staff and students with behavioral needs. You will implement evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavioral changes for students ages 3-21 and assist them in achieving their IEP goals.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, related experience, and be certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). This full-time position comes with a pay rate of $24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is preferred.
• 20-hour in-service training required annually.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accommodations for students with IEPs and assist with behavioral challenges.
• Collect and graph behavioral data for student progress analysis.
• Support and implement student IEPs in collaboration with behavior analysts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Position related experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The job of Registered Behavior Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional staff and students to effect positive behavioral change in students. The Registered Behavior Technician will work directly with students ages 3-21 to teach skills needed to be successful in the classroom setting and to reduce problem behavior. Specific responsibilities include data collection and graphing, implementation of evidence-based behavior strategies, training of team members, participation in monthly after‑school supervision sessions, and working collaboratively with teams. Must have current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Hours of Work

Hours Daily / 171 Calendar Days Yearly

Status

Classified – Non-Exempt, Full Time

Pay Rate

$24.00

Responsibilities

• Deliver accommodations for students who have an Individual Educational Program (IEP) and be able to participate in class.
• Assist students with aggressive and challenging behaviors.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Attend professional development, department meetings and workshops.
• Implement and provide feedback and suggestions to supervisor(s) for evaluating the effectiveness of students' behavior plans and programming.
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures for developing intervention plans or analyzing progress.
• Assist in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students who have behavioral concerns to enhance their programs.
• Collect and graph behavioral data and train other staff to collect and graph data for analyzing student progress.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral strategies to promote student self‑regulation.
• Perform maneuvers as required by Safe Crisis Management courses, including emergency safety interventions, to keep students, other students, and staff safe.
• Support and implement a student’s IEP created by the school’s IEP team in conjunction with a board‑certified behavior analyst.
• Instruct students in group and individual settings to meet IEP goals.
• Monitor students providing a positive and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Provide certified staff data and support regarding students’ IEP development.
• Support students in addressing personal care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Position related experience is preferred.

Certification

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and coordinating others.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• 20‑hour in‑service training required annually.

Additional Information

The position requires moving between buildings and at times remaining in a stationary position.

Location

• 14160 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS, 66062, US

EEO Statement

Olathe Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs, activities, or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.