Campus Behavior Response Team Member (RBT) - Mesa East Valley Campus

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

BCBA supervision for RBTs

80 hours accrued paid time off

Paid Federal Holidays

Calm Health app for you and five loved

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. seeks a Campus Behavior Response Team member for the Mesa East Valley Campus. Under supervision, you will support staff with ABA strategies, implement behavior intervention plans, and assist students toward IEP goals.

Requirements include RBT certification and experience in autism education. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for BCBA supervision and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and ABA.
• Experience in behavior management with students with autism or related needs.
• RBT certification required, or meet Level I ABA Manager requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior response support for escalated behaviors to keep instruction flowing.
• Work with the behavioral team to implement and monitor behavior plans.
• Train and coach staff on ABA-based strategies and data collection.
• Collect data on behavior and academics as directed.
• Maintain QBS certification as a campus trainer.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Behavior coaching

Classroom support

Education

RBT certification

IVP fingerprint clearance

Tools

QBS training

PEAK implementation

Job description

Campus Behavior Response Team (RBT) - Mesa East Valley Campus

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the supervision and direction of the on-site Campus Director of ABA Practices, the Campus Behavior Response Team will support classroom staff to utilize ABA with strategies as students access the adopted curriculum and work towards IEP goals. The Campus Behavior Response Team will provide behavior response support for escalated behaviors, ensuring classroom staff can continue with the delivery of instruction to students in the classroom.

Candidates must be experienced with the classroom environment and willing to work under guidance from the ABA Manager to provide support with Behavior Intervention plans and students needing additional support from the classroom. The Campus Behavior Response Team will be required to implement a best-practice education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum and related disorders, and support data collection when not responding to classroom behavior escalations.

Duties:

• Provide behavior response support for escalated behaviors, ensuring classroom staff can continue with the delivery of instruction to students in the classroom
• Work as part of the cohort behavioral team to implement and support behavior plans
• Execute and train the behavior intervention plan as directed by the ABA manager.
• Coaches, monitors, and mentors classroom support staff working with students with disabilities.
• Provide QBS training for campus support staff and campus instructional staff
• Train and support PEAK implementation in the classroom
• Assist students in participating in classroom routines, transitions, and self-care tasks (as necessary)
• Collect data on behavior and academics as directed
• Obtain and maintain QBS Certification as a trainer for the campus (provided by AZACS)
• Train and implement behavior strategies in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Manual
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required, or meet Level I ABA Manager requirements without the required credits
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Desired Qualifications:

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Required:

• • Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
  • Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA)
  • Maintain current and valid RBT certification

Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $23.50- $26.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• One location at a professional school setting, no driving to appointments!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• BCBA supervision for RBTs
• 80 hours accrued paid time off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Calm Health app for you and five of your loved ones!
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.