Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education K-12

Howard County Public School System; Town of Lee (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A public school system located in New York is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to support students and staff by implementing individual Behavior Intervention Plans. The ideal candidate will have a current Registered Behavior Technician Certification and experience working with children with disabilities, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviors. This position includes training staff, data collection, and attending meetings to ensure effective interventions.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience working with children exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Experience in implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques is preferred.
• Ability to conduct preference assessments and attend workshops is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff with Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist in training plans for professional development of staff.
• Collect data and assist in data analysis protocols.

Skills

Experience with children with various disabilities

Behavioral intervention support

Data collection procedures

Staff training

Education

Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Associate degree in education or related field

Job description

## Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education K-12Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. **Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.** More details about application requirements are found below.**DESCRIPTION**Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Instructional Facilitator with direction from the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Behavior Specialist, the Special Education K-12 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will support students and staff and help facilitate and support individual Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions. Following specific guidance from the BCBA, the RBT will focus on implementing and supporting instructional components based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). The RBT will utilize data collection procedures and be responsible for assisting with protocols for data analysis. The RBT will also carry out training plans for the professional development of staff and may also participate in training or workshops for parents.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.****Education:** Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)**Experience:** One (1) year of experience working with children with various disabilities One (1) year of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited challenging or dangerous behaviors.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree from an accredited college or university in education, elementary education, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience working with children with various disabilities Three (3) years of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited challenging or dangerous behaviors.ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.Conduct preference assessments and train staff on their purpose and use. Attend monthly school-based and Department of Special Education team/staff meetings. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. **Compensation** This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The for this position is Grade IX on the HCEA-ESP Secretary and Assistants salary scale. Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is **Benefits** for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the **Pre-Employment Requirements**All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.