Registered Behavior Technician

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to provide intensive behavior support services to students. The RBT will collaborate with teachers to implement behavior support plans, collect data, and model strategies for staff. This role requires RBT certification and involves physically demanding duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma with training in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification required.
• 2 years experience with behavior support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans for students requiring significant support.
• Collect data for Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Provide direct consultation to the BCBA regarding BIPs.

Skills

Collaboration

Behavioral Support

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Registered Behavior Technician certification

Job description

The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district. The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification.This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT mayprovide some instructional support to students as needed.

1. Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.

2. Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior

3. Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP)

4. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes

5. Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time

6. Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.

7. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff

8. When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors (Safety Care)

9. Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.

10. Attend student consult meetings as requested

11. Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs

12. Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff

13. Work with multiple students with a wide-varietyof age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA.

14. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from off the floor, all with ease.

Job will be physically demanding at times.

Education and/or Required Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification.

A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.

Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements:

Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team

Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others

Ability to take and respond to direction of superiors

Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion

Remain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are unsafe, and maintain physical requirements listed under essential duties

Must be flexible, creative and problem solving oriented in approach

Demonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all ages

Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills

All other requirements of employment

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.