CL23651: Registered Behavior Technician - Special Services

Kennewick School District; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kennewick School District is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join the Special Services team in Kennewick, WA. The role supports students with behavioral challenges under a BCBA, implementing IEP-driven interventions and data collection.

Hours are 6.5 per day, 180 days per year, with a salary of $22.27–$25.88 per hour and potential extra credit for college credits. Starting immediately; deadline Oct 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or passing score on approved assessment.
• RBT Certification or completion of RBT program within six months of hire; include 40-hour training documentation.
• Ability to meet physical demands and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.
• Provide direct instructional support under BCBA direction.
• Collect accurate data on student behavior and progress.
• Support de-escalation and crisis intervention and supervise students as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Classroom support

Professional boundaries

Education

AA degree

72 quarter college credits

48 semester college credits

RBT Certification

Job description

CL23651: Registered Behavior Technician - Special Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954715

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23651:Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Location:Special Services

Hours:6.5 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $22.27 - $25.88

Earn up to $.60/hour extra, based on the number of college-level credits you have earned.

Open Date:10/08/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/14/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

This position is based on student and program need. Hours may increase or decrease as necessary.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work within the Special Services department with a special, intensive focus on the needs of students with significant behavioral challenges to provide services as outlined in individual education plans (IEPs). This individual is responsible for assisting the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide and implement intensive supports for behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work under the direction of a BCBA with the goal of supporting an environment where students with challenging behaviors can achieve academic, social, and emotional learning successes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
• Mustattach unofficial transcriptproving AA degree or equivalent to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
• RBT Certification or completion of RBT Certification program within six (6) months of hire. This includes documentation of successful completion of an approved 40-hour behavior training program to include classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction, experiential learning, evaluation, and assessment required.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding behavior intervention in the school setting.
• Employee must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
• Must be first-aid certified, if required.
• Evidence of strong academic background in grade level content areas of reading, writing, and math. Candidates may be tested to meet minimum qualifications.
• Must demonstrate effective abilities to communicate with supervisor (BCBA), administration, case manager, and appropriate others in the school setting.
• Must demonstrate abilities in de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques, physical intervention strategies and restraints.
• Must demonstrate ability to accurately assess emergency situations.
• Abilities to remain calm under pressure.
• Cultural competency: ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Previous experience supporting special education students in regular education programs.
• Experience as a special education paraeducator or similar successful experience.
• Previous experience working with disabled children.
• Able to work with students who have learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math; as well as students with behavior challenges such as impulsivity, inattentiveness, and distractibility.
• Flexible and able to work in a team situation.
• Positive recommendations and performance evaluations.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of able to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs.
• Support implementation of intensive direct behavior analytic interventions, skill acquisition plans, and service to appropriate students.
• Provide direct instructional support to students, under direction of District BCBA.
• Collect accurate and timely data on student behavior and progress.
• Use evidence-based behavioral strategies.
• Support students with social skills, communication, and self-regulation.
• Assist with de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Assist teachers with clerical or instructional tasks.
• Supervise students during recess and transitions.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations; accurately document activities and occurrences.
• Collaborate with staff and attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management..
• Maintain professional boundaries, including the dignity and confidentiality of the student, classroom, and school setting.
• Provide direct support to special education students in need of remediation accommodations inregular education and special services classrooms.
• Assist students with toileting and diapering as assigned based on student need. Appropriate training will be provided.
• Assist in supervision and control of students to promote a safe, orderly positive learning climate.
• Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
• Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with help; must also be able to lift overhead.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504, Title IX:BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra‑curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs .

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4thAvenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.27 to $25.88 Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required