Registered Behavior Technician

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Franklin Public Schools is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to support students at Washington K-5 Complex in Franklin, MA. The position is full-time, located on-site, and reports to the Building Principal.

Salary is $27.73 per hour and the role qualifies for town benefits including Health Insurance. The RBT will help implement behavior programming, collect data, and collaborate with the team to support social, language, and adaptive skills development for students with autism or related

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two year college degree preferred.
• Experience with children with Autism is a plus.
• Must be warm, caring, respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• Must successfully pass CORI/background check and CHRI fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with team.
• Recording and summarizing data.
• Writing progress reports.
• Meeting regularly with team members.
• Modifying general education expectations to meet student’s needs for inclusion.
• Actively participate in ongoing training.
• Work closely with other team members.
• Providing home services with families as needed.

Skills

Warm, caring demeanor

Team collaboration

Data tracking & reporting

Education

Associate degree preferred

Two year college degree preferred

Degree in education, special education, or psychology preferred

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician

Franklin Public Schools Washington Street K-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Registered Behavior Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Washington K-5 Complex

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: $27.73/hr

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

General Description: The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to work as a Behavior Technician at Washington Street K-5 Elementary School. A behavior technician uses the principles of behavior analysis to help students improve social, play, language, and adaptive skills, while helping to reduce challenging behaviors that get in the way of the student's every day functioning. The therapist is required to be reliable and maintain accurate data-keeping. This work is performed in the classroom under the supervision of a BCBA supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with other members of the team
• Recording and summarizing data
• Writing progress reports
• Meeting regularly with team members
• Modifying general education expectations to meet student’s needs and skill level to insure successful inclusion experiences
• Actively participate in ongoing training
• Work closely with other team members
• Providing home services with families as needed

Qualifications

• Two year college degree preferred
• Degree in education, special education, or psychology preferred
• Experience with children with Autism is a plus
• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children
• Familiarity with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI)

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Job Categories

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marylynn Freedman , Assistant Principal
• 628 Washington Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]