School Based Registered Behavior Technician

Practical Skills Clinic; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Practical Skills Clinic in Norwalk, CT is seeking a compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support middle school students in a life-skills classroom, focusing on communication, independence, and daily living skills. The RBT will join a collaborative team of BCBA and school staff, implement treatment plans, and document progress while upholding student dignity and safety.

Pay starts at $46,000 per year, with a weekly base salary and optional extra hours; benefits include medical,

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold an active Registered Behavior Technician credential (RBT).
• Maintain requirements to keep the RBT credential active.
• Complete required background checks and screenings.
• Demonstrate competency in required training and data procedures.
• Be dependable with consistent attendance.
• Work collaboratively within a school-based team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Implement behavior support plans under BCBA supervision.
• Implement individualized goals in education, behavior, communication and life-skills.
• Follow routines, schedules, data collection, and safety protocols.
• Support functional communication, independence, and social participation.
• Assist with functional academics and daily living skills.
• Engage in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Communicate with the BCBA and educational team.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Practical Skills clinic is seeking a compassionate and dependable Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support middle school students with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and educational needs in a life-skills classroom. Our students are working toward meaningful, long-term outcomes, and we look forward to sharing the joy of their progress with incoming team members.

The RBT will work as part of a collaborative educational and clinical team to help students develop meaningful skills related to communication, independence, emotional regulation, academics, daily living, and community participation.

What Makes This Position Unique

• Student safety, dignity, and respect
• Compassionate, values-based behavioral support
• Functional communication and practical life skills
• Meaningful student independence
• Collaboration among RBTs, educators, BCBAs, families, and related service providers
• High-quality training in Applied Behavior Analysis and evidence-based teaching practices
• Ongoing professional support and opportunities for career development

Qualities of a Successful Team Member

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail
• Comfortable working with middle school students with varying support needs
• Committed to student dignity, autonomy, and meaningful progress
• Able to follow individualized treatment and educational plans with fidelity
• Willing to receive feedback and participate in ongoing training
• Able to communicate directly, respectfully, and professionally
• Able to contribute to a healthy and collaborative workplace culture
• Focused on shared goals rather than gossip, unnecessary conflict, or workplace negativity

Position Details

• Position: Registered Behavior Technician
• Setting: Middle school life-skills classroom
• Schedule: 11-month position following the Norwalk Public Schools calendar
• Pay: Base salary of $46,000 annually, paid as a consistent weekly base salary. Based on scheduled hours worked during the school year, this is equivalent to approximately $31 per hour worked.
• Additional Hours: Optional additional work hours may be available on certain days when Norwalk Public Schools are closed, for team members who are interested.
• Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
• Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst and designated school personnel
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), subject to eligibility requirements
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and opportunities for advancement

Essential Responsibilities

The Registered Behavior Technician will:

• Maintain student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• Protect confidential student, educational, clinical, and health information
• Implement behavior support plans and treatment protocols as written and supervised by a BCBA
• Implement individualized educational, behavioral, communication, and life-skills goals
• Follow classroom routines, student schedules, data-collection procedures, and safety protocols
• Support students in developing functional communication, tolerance, cooperation, self-advocacy, and independence
• Assist students with functional academics and daily living skills
• Support participation in classroom, school, vocational, and community-based activities
• Use prompting, reinforcement, task analysis, visual supports, and other approved teaching strategies
• Implement Skills-Based Treatment procedures when directed and trained by the supervising BCBA
• Respond to challenging behavior using approved, compassionate, and least-restrictive procedures
• Communicate relevant student information to the supervising BCBA and educational team
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, competency reviews, and ongoing training
• Interact professionally with students, families, school staff, colleagues, and community members
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Hold an active Registered Behavior Technician credential
• Maintain all requirements necessary to keep the RBT credential active and in good standing
• Successfully complete required background checks and employment screenings
• Demonstrate competency in skills covered during required trainingBe able to understand and implement written treatment plans, protocols, and data-collection procedures
• Be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Be able to work collaboratively within a school-based team

Physical and Communication Requirements

The employee must be able to:

• Move between seated and standing positions throughout the workday
• Walk, stand, and circulate for extended periods
• Respond quickly when needed to support student safety
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
• Communicate clearly in spoken and written English
• Hear and understand speech at a normal conversational volume
• Read policies, procedures, treatment plans, educational materials, and data sheets
• Observe student behavior and environmental conditions accurately

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Practical Skills Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

No employee or provider may aid, coerce, encourage, or participate in the termination, resignation, discipline, or unequal treatment of another team member based on an unlawful discriminatory factor.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on student needs, program requirements, or organizational needs.