Registered Behavior Technician

Alabama State Department of Education; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestavia Hills City Schools seeks a Registered Behavior Technician to provide direct behavior support to students and implement behavior intervention plans under supervision. The role requires maintaining RBT certification, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring accurate data collection for progress tracking.

The position emphasizes adherence to district policies, ongoing professional development, and active participation in IEP and crisis intervention processes where applicable.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician Credential required.
• Previous experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent and basic skills competency.
• Adequate strength and dexterity for required tasks (lifting, stooping, bending).
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Background clearance as required by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Works 1-on-1 with students utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
• Implements strategies in the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Prepares materials for individualized programs.
• Collaborates with regular and special education teachers across schools and classrooms.
• Provides direct behavior support to students in 1:1 and group settings.
• Implements and monitors student behavior plans and educational plans to support appropriate behaviors.
• Records quality behavioral data to monitor progress and reports progress or regression to the BCBA and case manager.
• Maintains RBT certification and participates in supervision sessions.

Skills

RBT skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Behavior Technician Credential

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Registered Behavior Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Behavior Technician Credential
• Previous experience, preferred
• High school graduate or equivalent and academic competency in basic skills.
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Works 1-on-1 with students utilizing principles of Applied Behavior.
• Analyzes methodologies and implements strategies stated in his/her Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Prepares materials as necessary for implementing individualized programs as stated above.
• Works across schools and classrooms collaboratively with regular and special education teachers, as assigned.
• Provides direct behavior support to students in 1:1 and group settings.
• Implements student behavior intervention plans (BIP), educational plans, and activities of daily living under the supervision of the BCBA and special education case manager, to assist students with utilizing appropriate behaviors and decreasing maladaptive behaviors.
• Records quality behavioral data to monitor individual's progress and reports any progress or regression in attaining objectives of educational plans to the BCBA and case manager.
• Assists with graphing collected data pursuant to guidelines and parameters provided by BCBA and special education teacher,s as assigned.
• Complies with all applicable laws, certification requirements, codes of conduct/ethics, reporting requirements (e.g., mandated reporting, reporting to licensure board, self-reporting to the BACB), and professional practice requirements related to role.
• Participates in professional development training programs, as required.
• Exhibits a clear understanding of the IEP information as it pertains to his/her role.
• Attends regular supervision sessions with supervising BCBA.
• Maintains appropriate RBT certification and training as it is related to the position.
• Serves as an active member of the Special Education Triage Team.
• Attends IEP meetings, as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and support to local school staff regarding behavior interventions and implementation of behavior plans.
• Assists BCBA with the development of crisis intervention plans, as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by appropriate administrators.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to relate to and work with students and adults in a positive manner.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic English and mathematics skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of technology and ability to apply knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

SOURCE

Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama

Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.