Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

South Kingstown Public Schools; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kingstown Public Schools is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for South Kingstown High School in Wakefield, RI. The position reports to the Building Administrator and involves direct support for students with behavioral needs.

The role requires completion and maintenance of RBT credentials, data collection, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers and support staff to implement behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course.
• Passed the RBT exam and maintain certification within one year of employment.
• BCI background check and state/federal clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with district policies and state regulations.
• Communicate effectively with school teams and colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism 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.

Skills

RBT training

Experience with children

Data collection

De-escalation

Job description

South Kingstown Public Schools South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

South Kingstown Public Schools South Kingstown High School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5928042

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

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
• Works independently
• Supports personal care needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, toileting schedule, etc.) as needed
• Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
• Monitors lunch periods, recess and hallways
• Maintains safety of students in classroom (including de-escalation and following Safety Cares protocols)
• Monitors students during periods of brief teacher absence
• Performs 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
• oThose hired before January 1, 1999
• oThose with certification as a TA in another state,
• oThose with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards
• Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
• oSuccessfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR
• oComplete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• oObtain an associates 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 include (but are not limited to)

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

Walking45

Sitting10

Body Movement (Frequency)

• Lifting (up to 20 lbs.)Occasional/frequent
• Pulling/pushing loadsOccasional/frequent
• Bending/StoopingOccasional/frequent
• Kneeling/SquattingOccasional/frequent
• Reaching overheadOccasional/frequent
• Climbing/descending stairsFrequent (depending upon location)

Work Environment

The location of work assignments and hours are varied to meet the needs of the child and family. Work may be conducted in schools and in some cases various community settings such as the bus and field trips.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Welcome to South Kingstown High School

South Kingstown High School is located on the Atlantic Coast, 32 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, in the village of Wakefield. The town covers an area of 63 square miles with a population of 28,000. The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is within five miles of South Kingstown High School.

Job Requirements

• National BCI Required
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Rothwell-Carson , Director of Student Services
• 307 Curtis Corner Road
• Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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