Itinerant Registered Behavior Technician - (2 new positions)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Itinerant Registered Behavior Technician (Level 2). The role provides direct student support under BCBA supervision, implementing BIPs and data collection to address behavioral goals.

The incumbent collaborates with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure fidelity and progress. Qualifications include an Associate degree or 2+ years of higher education, 40 hours of RBT training, competency assessment, and successful RBT exam.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of higher education required.
• 40 hours of RBT training and competency assessment completed.
• RBT exam passed and prior student work experience preferred.
• Able to apply behavioral strategies with elementary and high school students.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans (BIPs) under BCBA supervision.
• Collect daily behavior data and track progress for students.
• Provide direct 1:1 or small group student care as needed.
• Assist teachers in implementing behavior plans and preparing materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and participate in PD activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Behavioral strategies

Technology use

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

WorkKeys

RBT training 40h

RBT competency exam

RBT exam

Job description

Job Title: ITINERANT REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

(Level 2 Behavior Technician)

Supervised by/Reports to: Director of Special Education and/or District Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Goals:

• Facilitate behavior intervention strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students to address their behavioral goals.


• Assist school personnel in implementing effective student behavior plans (BIPs) to address their personal, social, functional, and behavioral goals.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or two years of higher education or successful passage of the WorkKeys test, is required.


• Obtain 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training as assigned


• Successfully complete the RBT competency assessment


• Pass RBT exam


• Prior experience working with students is preferred.


• Able to manage students independently, if needed.


• Ability to understand and apply behavioral strategies and techniques with elementary/highschool-age students


• Ability to efficiently use technology


• Proficient oral and written communication skills


• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with BCBA, teachers, students, other support personnel, parents, and others

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Under the direction and supervision of the district Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), implement and perform tasks related to behavior.


• Collect daily behavior data as assigned by the BCBA or classroom teacher


• Provide direct student care in a 1:1 or group setting


• Follow behavior intervention plans to fidelity and follow individualized education plans


• Assist classroom teachers and instructional assistants with implementing behaviour intervention plans


• Assist classroom teachers and behaviour analysts in the preparation of student materials


• Participate in professional development activities as assigned


• Provide exemplary leadership through hands-on training and modelling of ethical conduct


• Teach social skills lessons to include replacement behaviour lessons


• Provide student with appropriate sensory and/or behavioural breaks as needed


• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information as required by Federal Laws (IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act)


• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor(s).

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to complete non-violent Crisis Intervention Prevention (CIP) training as well as other crisis management training as assigned by the district. Registered Behaviour Technicians (RBTs) are required to physically restrain students when applicable and as trained. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary:

Salary to be established by The Limestone County School's District Salary Schedule.

Terms of Employment: 187 days

AEA Approved: 5/14/2024

Board Approved: 5/14/2024

The statements included in this description are not intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job. They are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included in this job description.

LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER