School RBT: Trauma-Informed Behavioral Support

New Beginnings Family Academy; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical & dental)

Life, AD&D, long/short-term disability

Job summary

New Beginnings Family Academy (NBFA) in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our Student Support Services team. The RBT will provide direct behavioral interventions and support to students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs, under supervision of the Climate and Culture Team.

Work closely with teachers, counselors, and families to implement BIPs, collect behavioral data, and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing with the BACB.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, social work, or related field; experience considered.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, social-emotional, and/or autism-related needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), collecting and analyzing behavioral data, and using data to monitor progress and inform interventions.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based strategies.
• Knowledge of emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented during challenging or crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group behavioral support.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Teach replacement behaviors, coping, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.
• Support students during instruction and unstructured times.
• Promote student independence through fading of supports.
• Collaborate with staff and families; maintain confidentiality; participate in professional learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education/psychology/special education/ABA

Job description

New Beginnings Family Academy (NBFA) in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our Student Support Services team. The RBT will provide direct behavioral interventions and support to students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs, under supervision of the Climate and Culture Team.

Work closely with teachers, counselors, and families to implement BIPs, collect behavioral data, and monitor progress.