Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Conway Public School District; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Public School District is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students with behavioral needs across multiple sites. The role focuses on implementing ABA-based behavior interventions under BCBA supervision while collaborating with classroom staff and administration.

The incumbent will help collect data, monitor progress, and adapt strategies to meet diverse student needs in a K-12 environment, including students with autism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Complete district provided crisis intervention training is required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing in a K-12 school environment preferred.
• Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors including autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
• Effectively communicate with team members.
• Provide direct skills instruction to students using behavior reduction protocols based on ABA.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under the close supervision of a BCBA.
• Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement BIPs and interventions.
• Assist school teams with observations and data collection for assessments and tiered interventions as directed by a BCBA.
• Collect and monitor ongoing behavior data.
• Promote positive behavior intervention supports throughout the District.
• Assist in creating and/or adapting classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ needs.
• Provide intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

K-12 curriculum knowledge

Experience with autism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Obtain (within 6 months) or maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) issued by the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The District will provide guidance on the initial and ongoing certification process as needed
• Complete district provided crisis intervention training
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience with basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing in a K-12 school environment preferred
• Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors including autism preferred

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Conway Public School District

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Obtain (within 6 months) or maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) issued by the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The District will provide guidance on the initial and ongoing certification process as needed
• Complete district provided crisis intervention training
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience with basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing in a K-12 school environment preferred
• Significant experience working with students with problem behaviors including autism preferred

Physical Requirements

• Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
• Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift (<50 lbs.) and kneel to assist students and apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs
• Be able to run on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to run up and down stairs
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
• In district travel required, reliable transportation is needed

Reports To

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and Director of Special Education

Supervises

Not applicable

Terms Of Employment

The contract length will be 185 days. Salary Schedule N.

Evaluation

Based on Conway School District policy and Division of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines, and performed by the Director of Special Education.

Job Goal

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), under the direct supervision of the Behavior Support Coordinator (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), assists in the implementation of behavior intervention programs and push-in services for students with behavioral needs with a wide variety of age ranges at various sites throughout the district, monitors and collects data on behavior, documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

Performance Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the basic principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in classroom settings as directed
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Provide direct skills instruction to students using behavior reduction protocols based on principles of ABA
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and tiered interventions under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA
• Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement BIPs and interventions
• Assist school teams with observations and data collection for assessments and tiered interventions as directed by a BCBA
• Collect and monitor ongoing behavior data
• Implement and promote positive behavior intervention supports throughout the District, including systems at individual school sites
• Assist in creating and/or adapting classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs
• When necessary, provide intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other special education laws, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and evidence based practices and interventions
• Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide variety of disabilities including, but not limited to, autism, intellectual disability, emotional behavioral disorders, and ADHD
• Knowledge of crisis and behavior management strategies and multi-tiered systems
• Understand the needs of students with learning, developmental, and behavioral disabilities and effectively relate to learning situations
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of records and information
• Exercise tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students and staff
• Exercise flexibility to respond to emergency and/or unforeseen situationsOther duties as assigned

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Created: September 18, 2025