Registered Behavior Technician RBT (436B)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is looking for a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support teachers and work directly with students displaying maladaptive, dangerous and disruptive behaviors in the classroom. You will be part of the intensive support team developing positive intervention plans to improve student performance.

The RBT will implement Applied Behavior Analysis protocols with fidelity, collect data, and provide direct instruction of behavior strategies including positive

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college, or passing GACE/PRAXIS Paraprofessional test required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certificate or willingness to obtain and maintain.
• 1 year experience with students with disruptive behaviors; autism/EBSD preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; two-person lift for heavier students.
• Strong written and oral communication; knowledge of ABA, BIPs and FBAs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to implement protocols with fidelity.
• Provide direct instruction of behavior strategies, including reinforcement and differential reinforcement.
• Collect and evaluate data using direct and indirect methods.
• Provide teacher consultation and support on BIPs and FBAs.
• Assess and monitor generalization of treatments across settings and staff.
• Pursue professional development in ABA and related treatments.
• Generate and share session notes describing behaviors and strategies.
• Participate in meetings with families and schools as needed.
• Assist in crisis intervention planning as appropriate.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Communication skills

Behavior intervention plans

Education

Associate degree / 2 years college or GACE/PRAXIS

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

JOB CODE: 436B

DIVISION: Academic, Support and Specialized Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Occupational & Physical Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

WORK DAYS: 188

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Special Education

PAY GRADE: N0TA

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Support teachers of students and work directly with those students displaying maladaptive, dangerous and disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Serve as a member of the intensive support team in the development of positive intervention plans to improve student performance.

REVISION DATE(S): 3/24

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Associate degree, two years of college or a passing score on the GACE/PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment Test Required
• Certification/License Required: Registered Behavior Technician Certificate or willingness to obtain and maintain RBT certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience preferred with students with significant disruptive behaviors and/or students with Autism/Emotional Behavioral Disorders
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 60 pounds without assistance, ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; understanding of applied behavior analysis methodologies; assessment and treatment of severe behavior; implementation of behavior intervention plans

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to implement protocols with fidelity.
• Provide direct instruction of behavior strategies to students, including positive reinforcement and differential reinforcement within the classroom.
• Collect and evaluate data using direct and indirect methods.
• Provide teacher consultation and support on BIPs and FBAs.
• Assess and monitor the generalization of treatments across settings and staff members.
• Pursue professional development in Applied Behavior Analysis, assessments, and treatment of severe behaviors.
• Generate and share objective session notes with implicit description of behaviors and strategies.
• Participate in meetings with families and schools as needed.
• Assist in the development of crisis intervention plans as appropriate.
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis as directed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.