Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Salem School District; United States; On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly salary of $19.56

$3.00 per hour differential for RBT certification

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Salem School District is looking for a Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide behavioral support across Barron Elementary School. This pivotal role requires implementingBehavior Intervention Plans, mentoring new staff, and maintaining data integrity while collaborating with educators. Candidates must have a current RBT certification, a High School Diploma, with a preference for a higher degree, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $19.56, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, reflecting additional compensation for certifications.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the BACB.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with students with significant behavioral needs.
• Ability to lift minimum 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans for students as directed.
• Assist in onboarding new paraprofessionals and provide coaching.
• Maintain and analyze behavioral data logs for student progress.
• Serve on the building's crisis response team using approved strategies.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and reporting requirements as an RBT.

Skills

Behavior intervention plans

Data collection

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) JobID: 5520

Location: Barron Elementary School

Reports to: Teacher(s) assigned
Confers with: Teacher(s), Specialists, and Building Administrator
Job goal: To implement instructional activities and programs as directed

Job Summary

Salem School District is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Unlike a traditional 1:1 RBT, this role serves as a premier behavioral resource for the entire school community. The Building-Based RBT acts as the \"right hand\" to the BCBA and Behavior Coach, deploying across various classrooms and programs to stabilize high-needs situations, ensure data integrity, and support the professional growth of the broader paraprofessional team.

• Building-Wide Behavioral Support: Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for any student within the building as directed by the BCBA or Behavior Coach.
• New Staff Mentorship: Assist in the onboarding of new paraprofessionals by providing direct coaching, modeling of behavioral techniques, and guidance on classroom protocols.
• Data Collection & Integrity: Maintain rigorous and accurate behavioral data logs; assist the BCBA in graphing and analyzing data to monitor student progress.
• Crisis Response: Serve as a key member of the building\\'s crisis response team, utilizing district-approved de-escalation and physical intervention strategies (CPI).
• Ethical Practice: Maintain active RBT certification through the BACB and strictly adhere to all ethical guidelines and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications & Credentials

• Certification: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), or be actively enrolled in a program upon hire.
• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Must be able to lift minimum 30 lbs.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience working with students with significant behavioral needs.
• Proven track record of high-fidelity data collection and implementation of complex BIPs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Versatility: The ability to transition quickly between different grade levels and student profiles (K-5) throughout the school day.
• Leadership & Coaching: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively model behavioral strategies for peers and newer staff members.
• Independence: Ability to work under the general supervision of a BCBA while exercising sound clinical judgment in the moment.
• Organization: Excellence in time management and data entry to ensure all behavioral documentation is current.

Terms of Employment

To be established by the school board by August 10th.

2026-2027 HOURLY SALARY: $19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a paraeducator II or as a teacher.

An Educational Assistant who is currently certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential.

HOUR/DAY: 6.5

SCHOOL YEAR: 183 days/year

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).