Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Chestnut Street Academy in Amherst, MA seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students with special needs under the supervision of a BCBA. The role emphasizes ABA strategies and neurodiversity.

You will help develop communication, social skills, and problem-solving, collect data, and participate in team meetings. Requires RBT certification, CPR/First Aid, and Safety Care.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• RBT certification is required.
• Safety Care certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement BCBA-designed behavior plans using ABA strategies.
• Collect and document behavior data using various recording methods.
• Foster communication, social skills, and problem-solving in students.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to adapt instruction as needed.
• Maintain student safety and document progress accurately.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development.
• Assist with adaptive equipment and self-help skills when needed.

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification

Safety Care Certification

Job description

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Chestnut Street Academy - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Chestnut Street Academy - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5885174

Application Deadline: Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports and implements behavior plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies that honor the unique strengths and differences of every student. This position emphasizes neurodiversity, understanding that brain variations are natural and not deficits to be fixed. The RBT fosters skill development in communication, social interaction, and problem-solving for students in special education in a respectful, positive, and individualized way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote safe and socially acceptable behaviors to support communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills development.
• Gradually reduce prompts to encourage independent and successful responses.
• Increase the occurrence of appropriate behaviors through positive reinforcement (desired items, attention, or removal of aversive stimuli).
• Collect and document behavior data using A-B-C, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event recording, and interval-based recording methods.
• Adhere to support plans and interventions, seeking appropriate consultation when necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to implement programming with minimal disruption.
• Educate involved parties about the role of ABA-based interventions and the responsibilities of the RBT, ensuring clear role boundaries.
• Participate in training/consultation as appropriate.
• Reinforce previously taught skills in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Maintain open communication with Case Managers regarding student progress.
• Document academic and behavioral progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Support students in general education settings and community/job site environments, modifying instruction as necessary.
• Ensure student safety when using adaptive equipment.
• Assist with self-help skills (clothing, feeding, toileting).
• Participate in meetings as needed.
• Complete required documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including training, CPR/First Aid certification, and staff meetings (as directed by supervisor).
• Adapt to changes in daily schedules with flexibility.
• Assist with curriculum development and modifications, including augmentative communication devices.
• update student program books, document changes, and conduct reinforcement assessments (as directed by supervisor).
• Implement instructional and behavioral programs as designed by the BCBA.
• Conduct data collection at all stages of skill acquisition.
• Organize and maintain student-specific materials and reinforcers in an orderly manner.
• Perform other duties as designated by Program Teacher, BCBA, Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Intennsive Needs Administrator or Director of Student Services.

Required Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
• Safety Care Certification

This neuro affirming approach to ABA honors the diversity of human minds and supports each student in a respectful, inclusive, and effective way.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30.49 to $38.05 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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