Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Young World Physical Education; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Wakefield, RI to support students with behavioral plans and educational goals.

The role emphasizes data collection, collaboration with building teams, and adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols. Requires RBT training and related qualifications; supervision by the Building Administrator is noted.

Qualifications

• Completion of required training for RBT and behavior support.
• Ability to learn and follow district procedures.
• Experience with children and data logging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with school teams and colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Implement behavior plans as developed by school teams.
• Collect data and maintain logs as assigned.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Support personal care needs of children when required.
• Review and assist students with subject matter in groups or individually.

Skills

Data collection

De-escalation

Communication

Professionalism

Reliability

Safety Cares knowledge

Education

RBT training

ParaPro/education pathway

Age 19+

Job description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job ID: 5840348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026

Job Description

Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Grade: Supervisory Aide

Reports To: Building Administrator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with district policies and procedures along with state regulations and laws
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and school teams
• Be reliable and timely for scheduled work, meetings, trainings, and supervision
• Maintain professionalism and professional relationships and boundaries
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
• Implement behavior plans as developed by school teams
• Collect data and maintain records and logs as assigned
• Participate in trainings and professional development as assigned
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
• Work independently
• Support personal care needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, toileting schedule, etc.) as needed
• Review and assist students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
• Monitors lunch periods, recess and hallways
• Maintain safety of students in classroom (including de-escalation and following Safety Cares protocols)
• Monitors students during periods of brief teacher absence
• Perform other related work as required, consistent with position summary
• Complete Compuclaim/ Medicaid logs

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: those hired before January 1, 1999; those with certification as a TA in another state; those with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards (district’s decision).
• Meet at least one of the following requirements: Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment, complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, or obtain an associate's or higher degree.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course.
• Passed the exam and maintain a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within one year of employment.
• Complete and hold Safety Cares certification.
• Some knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures.
• Ability to deal with students in a de-escalating and non-confrontational manner.
• Ability to maintain order and decorum in assigned areas.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn assigned duties and adhere to prescribed procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must meet mandated state and federal requirements.
• 2 years relevant experience working with children.
• Successfully passed a BCI check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those the employee needs to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, lift, and run to promote instruction and safety of children. At times, these physical demands can be frequent in nature and could include lifting, bending, stopping, kneeling, squatting, and/or climbing or descending stairs. Other physical demands include writing, phone, and computer skills. In some cases, self-care routines are required with the student.

• Use hands to finger, handle, feel
• Reach in all directions
• See
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation
• Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment
• Work outside in temperature and/or humidity extremes, with slippery and/or uneven surfaces, biological exposure (insects, plants, etc.) and sunlight exposure

Work Position (Percentage of Time)

Standing 45%

Walking 45%

Sitting 10%

Body Movement (Frequency)

• Lifting (up to 20 lbs.) - Occasional/frequent
• Pulling/pushing loads - Occasional/frequent
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional/frequent
• Kneeling/Squatting - Occasional/frequent
• Reaching overhead - Occasional/frequent
• Climbing/descending stairs - Frequent (depending upon location)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide