Substitute Registered Behavior Technician/Special Education Associate - Elevate

Elevate Learning Center; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukee Community School District Elevate Learning Center in West Des Moines, Iowa seeks a Substitute Registered Behavior Technician/Special Education Associate to support students under the guidance of the special education team.

The role emphasizes data collection, implementing replacement behaviors, collaboration with staff, and assisting with skill-building activities under the direction of teachers. Immediate start and full-time status are noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Willing to obtain RBT certification or already hold RBT certification.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the student.
• Prompts safe replacement behaviors to build communication and social skills.
• Fades prompts to promote independent responding.
• Provides access to reinforcers to increase appropriate behaviors.
• Accurately collects behavior data (A-B-C, frequency, duration, latency, IRT).
• Collaborates with Elevate Learning Center staff to minimize disruption.
• Assists with skill acquisition activities under the special education teacher.
• Reassessments aligned with IEP when appropriate.

Skills

RBT certification knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Data collection awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT certification (preferred or current)

Job description

Substitute Registered Behavior Technician/Special Education Associate - Elevate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936268
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Willing to consider obtaining RBT certification or is currentlyholding certification as a Registered Behavior Technician

Performance Criteria:

• Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the student of social interaction with the RBT
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
• Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations)
• Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
• Collaborates with Elevate Learning Center staff to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Assisting with skill acquisition activities, including teaching skills and reinforcing learned behaviors under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Reassessment as appropriate in alignment with IEP.

Physical Demands:The Special Education Associate job demands require: occasional maximum lift of 25 lbs from floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 25 lbs for 30 ft; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs; occasional grip force of 30 lbs; frequent bend; frequent crouch; frequent neck rotation; frequent trunk rotation; frequent standing; frequent walking; occasional forward reach; occasional overhead reach; occasional lateral/sideways reach; occasional hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; occasional sitting; occasional crouch/kneel.

Back ground check completion and pre-employment physical required prior to employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22.50 Substitute
Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]