Registered Behavior Technician

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District Medical Benefit Package

Job summary

The Maricopa Unified School District is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician to provide behavior support services to students. In this role, you will collaborate with teachers to implement behavioral plans, assess student needs, and record necessary data for behavior interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, training in Applied Behavioral Analysis, and must maintain RBT certification. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires physical capability to intervene as needed.

Qualifications

• Must maintain annual RBT certification.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card required.
• Minimum of formal training in behavioral analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior support services to students.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist with data analysis and BIPs modifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Behavior support strategies

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Minimum of 2 years working with students requiring behavior support

Job description

Overview

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Registered Behavior Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Classified Compensation Plan, 9-Month Work Calendar; 40/Week FT (District Medical Benefit Package for 40 hr./wk. Position)

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assigned Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

General Statement of Responsibilities

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.

Principal Duties (Essential Functions)

• Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
• Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes.
• Regularly review and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs to implement and monitor them for multiple students at the same time.
• Provide direct consultation to the BCBA or Principal, specific to data analysis and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.
• Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff.
• When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors.
• Perform and document the district-approved restraint and seclusion methods; participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.
• Participate as a member of the school crisis team.
• Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs.
• Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff.
• Work with multiple students across a wide range of ages, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, and work at multiple sites during the school year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from the floor, all with ease. The job will be physically demanding at times.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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 restraint and seclusion. Physically fit 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.
• Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: High School diploma or GED. Required - PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits. Minimum of formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course and examination for certification. Must maintain annual RBT certification. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Preferred: A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with students who require behavior support.

Other Position Information

Hours will be in relation to the school site hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The district also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone: [phone]
Website: www.musd20.org