Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
Springfield School District 186
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Job summary
Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician to support students with Autism in classrooms and 1:1 settings. The position includes training, supervision, and data collection as part of a collaborative ABA team.
The role requires RBT certification (or willingness to complete district-provided coursework within 90 days), a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. Training stipends and benefits are offered.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or willingness to complete district coursework within 90 days.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Complete all required RBT coursework and pass RBT exam within 90 days if not currently RBT.
- Complete 40-hour coursework on personal time; district pays but must be completed on personal time.
- Participate in competency/skill practice with district BCBA's; 5% of hours supervised by BCBA.
- Work with BCBAs to provide ABA services in classroom and 1:1 settings.
- Collect data daily on behavior and skill acquisition goals.
- Implement ABA strategies with fidelity and model STAR curriculum.
Skills
Education
Job description
Springfield School District 186 Student Support Services - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps
DAYS PER YEAR: 191 (Which Includes 1 Day of CPI Training and 40 hour RBT Training)
Reports to:BCBA
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must hold and ELS Para License and/or Substitute Teacher License
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification, or the willingness to complete district-provided RBT coursework and exam within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written communication skills
- One or more years of experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related disabilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- If not a current RBT: complete all required RBT coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), RBT competency, and pass RBT exam in 90 days
- The 40-hour coursework will be paid by the district but must be completed on personal time
- Complete two paid days of competency/skill practice during SSS ESY 26-27 with our district BCBA's
- Ensure that 5% of monthly worked hours are supervised by the supervising BCBA
- Adhere to the BACB’s RBT Ethical Code, and maintain professional boundaries with students and families
- Meet and submit requirements to renew RBT certification annually
- Work alongside BCBAs to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in classroom and 1:1 settings
- Accurately collect data daily on behavior and skill acquisition goals
- Work in the STRIVE classroom to provide general ABA support and model implementation of the STAR curriculum
- Implement BIP procedures with fidelity, supervised by the BCBA
- Implement and model ABA strategies with fidelity including: Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Functional Communication Training (FCT), Naturalistic Environment Training (NET), positive reinforcement strategies, prompting strategies, differential reinforcement, etc
- Dissemination of ABA knowledge in the STRIVE classrooms
- Implement all treatment with fidelity by scoring at least 80% on ongoing supervision forms (completed by the supervising BCBAs
- Complete professional and clinical session notes as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
SALARY:
$24.22 Per Hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27)
$25.71 Per Hour (Step 1+60 - 26-27)
$26.78 Per Hour (Step 1+BA - 26-27)
Plus $1,200.00 Stipend paid over 3 years each December. To receive each stipend installment, you must complete the entire year in the hired position of RBT.
BENEFITS: Personal and Sick Leave - Medical Insurance - Life Insurance - Illinois Municipal Retirement - Additional Training/Resources - Certification - Opportunity for Growth
Springfield School District 186 Student Support Services - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Starting Date: To Be Determined
HOURS PER DAY: 7 (Includes 30 min unpaid lunch)
DAYS PER YEAR: 191 (Which Includes 1 Day of CPI Training and 40 hour RBT Training)
Reports to:BCBA
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must hold and ELS Para License and/or Substitute Teacher License
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification, or the willingness to complete district-provided RBT coursework and exam within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written communication skills
- One or more years of experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related disabilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- If not a current RBT: complete all required RBT coursework approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), RBT competency, and pass RBT exam in 90 days
- The 40-hour coursework will be paid by the district but must be completed on personal time
- Complete two paid days of competency/skill practice during SSS ESY 26-27 with our district BCBA's
- Ensure that 5% of monthly worked hours are supervised by the supervising BCBA
- Adhere to the BACB’s RBT Ethical Code, and maintain professional boundaries with students and families
- Meet and submit requirements to renew RBT certification annually
- Work alongside BCBAs to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in classroom and 1:1 settings
- Accurately collect data daily on behavior and skill acquisition goals
- Work in the STRIVE classroom to provide general ABA support and model implementation of the STAR curriculum
- Implement BIP procedures with fidelity, supervised by the BCBA
- Implement and model ABA strategies with fidelity including: Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Functional Communication Training (FCT), Naturalistic Environment Training (NET), positive reinforcement strategies, prompting strategies, differential reinforcement, etc
- Dissemination of ABA knowledge in the STRIVE classrooms
- Implement all treatment with fidelity by scoring at least 80% on ongoing supervision forms (completed by the supervising BCBAs
- Complete professional and clinical session notes as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
SALARY:
$24.22 Per Hour (Step 1/1 - 26-27)
$25.71 Per Hour (Step 1+60 - 26-27)
$26.78 Per Hour (Step 1+BA - 26-27)
Plus $1,200.00 Stipend paid over 3 years each December. To receive each stipend installment, you must complete the entire year in the hired position of RBT.
BENEFITS: Personal and Sick Leave - Medical Insurance - Life Insurance - Illinois Municipal Retirement - Additional Training/Resources - Certification - Opportunity for Growth
Position Type: Full-TimeSalary: $24.22 to $26.78 Per HourJob Categories:Other Professional > Other Classified Professional
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Office of Human Resources
- 3063 Fiat Ave
- Springfield, Illinois 62703
- Phone: 217-525-3006
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