General Description:
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the Registered Behavior Technician for the Moving All to Success & Health (MASH) program across Washington State. This position is approximately 80% virtual and 20% in person (travel required).
Salary Range: $49,849.00 - $59,255.00 (Level 1), $52,352.00 - $62,230.00 (Level 2). Salary based on a 185-day position. Salary range dependent upon experience and expertise.
Benefits:
- Insurance benefits - Through the WA State HCA SEBB program, includes medical, dental, vision, life, & LTD (if hired for more than 79 days)
- Retirement - Through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- Sick leave - accrued at 8 hours per month
- Personal leave - 3 days per year
Qualifications:
Required:
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification or ability to obtain certification shortly after hire
- Must have awareness of behavioral attributes related to behavioral disorders, autism, TBI, and other behavioral complications
- Recent experience in a school setting
- Recent experience working with students with challenging behaviors
- Recent experience implementing IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs
- Ability to travel and stay overnight across the state of WA
- Proven ability to establish rapport and maintain strong, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and administrative personnel
- Excellent attendance and punctuality are required
- Reside in Washington State
Preferred:
- Recent experience working with children ages 3-21 in a classroom or 1:1 setting
- Recent experience implementing procedures based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
- Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve objectives.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, deal with frequent interruptions, and work as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptionally high commitment to task accomplishment and flexibility in working hours and days.
Job Responsibilities:
- Independently teach social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons
- Build and maintain data, along with the management of other staff/student data
- Complete student observations and programming planning, model instructional practices, and coach special education and general education staff in the classroom setting, focusing on accommodations, modifications, sensory, and behavior
- Assist the lead behavioral specialist with skills acquisition and behavior reduction, preparing student and staff materials as instructed and needed
- Assist with the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (BIPs)
- Assume lead behavioral specialist duties in their absence
- Assist in the instruction of socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior in all aspects of measurement procedures
- Utilize safe and appropriate crisis emergency procedures when working with students who are exhibiting aggressive or non-compliant behavior
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multiple schools and with a wide variety of staff and families, including building administration, teachers, paraeducators, and parents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accept constructive feedback, willingness to further develop knowledge and skill sets as necessary, and to take initiative when appropriate
- Acquire and maintain technical knowledge by attending required training such as Safety Care and ongoing RBT coursework
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program(s)
Application Procedure:
The North Central ESD is accepting applications for this position online only. To access our online application, go to NCESD.ORG/JOBS
All completed packets must be submitted online and include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional Reference Contacts
- Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
Timeline:
- Position opens: October 20, 2026
- Position open until filled, with first screening after 12 pm on November 3, 2026
- Position begins as soon as possible
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol & FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release from previous School District employment.
NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer