Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education K-12

Howard County Public School System; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to aid students and staff by implementing Behavior Intervention Plans based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). This 10-month position requires supporting students in various behavioral areas and supporting school staff with training and instructional materials.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and current RBT certification, along with necessary experience working with children exhibiting various disabilities. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and is not exempt from overtime.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the BACB.
• One year experience with children with disabilities.
• Experience with children exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support.
• Assist school staff with Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collect data and update supervision logs.

Skills

Behavioral support

Data collection and analysis

Crisis intervention

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in education or related field

Job description

About the Position

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).

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, discrimination training, stimulus control transfer procedures, chaining, shaping, prompting, maintenance and generalization, token economy systems, antecedent interventions, differential reinforcement, extinction, and crisis intervention.
• Provide evidence-based instructional support and assistance to the BCBA, Behavior Specialist, and the school-based instructional team implementing the Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions.
• Assist school staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions and support teachers and other team members in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students.
• Support students transitioning between grade levels and support transportation staff in implementing behavior plans while students are transported.
• Collect continuous, discontinuous, ABC and other types of data; enter data into graphing tools, update graphs, and provide clerical support to assist others in tracking student progress and maintain supervision logs supporting the plans and interventions.
• Conduct preference assessments and train staff on their purpose and use.
• Assist with training which includes modeling, coaching and constructive feedback of behavioral and instructional strategies for the school-based team.
• Maintain observation/session notes based on weekly support for students and staff.
• Attend monthly school-based and Department of Special Education team/staff meetings.
• Participate in and attend weekly/bi-weekly supervision meetings with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Use safety devices and protective equipment to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents and correct any conditions in the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• 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.
• Current behavioral intervention training certification.
• Current crisis intervention approaches use certification.
• 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.

Employment Information

This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The salary range is Grade IX on the HCEA-ESP Secretary and Assistants salary scale. Step placement will be in accordance with salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement, which consider relevant prior experience. The position is not exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Retirement membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is mandatory, with an annual contribution of 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including paid time off and other negotiated benefits outlined in the HCEA-ESP bargaining unit agreement.

Working Hours

The duty day for this position is 7.5 hours, which includes a 30‑minute unpaid, duty-free lunch period.

Equal Opportunity

HCPSS is a committed equal opportunity employer. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [e-mail]. HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.