Job Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) has successfully completed the required competency assessment and maintains RBT certification. Under the direction and ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in conjunction with the supervising Special Education teacher, the RBT implements individualized behavior intervention plans, collects and analyzes data, and supports students with intensive behavioral needs. The RBT plays a critical role in supporting students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and communication development through the consistent application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a specialist requiring demonstrated competency in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and ongoing supervision by a BCBA. This position is responsible for implementing and data-tracking individualized behavior intervention plans with a high level of fidelity and clinical oversight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
- Exercises consistent and active supervision of assigned student(s).
- Implementation of behavior intervention plans with fidelity under BCBA supervision.
- Provides one-on-one and small group behavioral and instructional support to students with intensive behavioral, social-emotional, or developmental needs.
- Assists teachers and related service providers in implementing visual supports, social skills instruction, communication supports, and behavioral interventions.
- Supports students in developing communication, social, adaptive, and self-regulation skills.
- Utilizes approved evidence-based behavior support strategies, including reinforcement, prompting, redirection, and de-escalation techniques.
- Assists with implementation of IEP goals related to behavior, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive skills.
- Supports students during transitions, community activities, lunch, recess, transportation, and other less structured environments.
- Provides FBA data collection and behavioral assessment support.
- Assists with crisis prevention and intervention using district-approved procedures and training.
- Helps students generalize learned skills across educational settings.
- Assists with the preparation and organization of instructional and behavioral materials.
- Collaborates with teachers, service providers, and families to support consistency of interventions.
- Provides input regarding student progress, participation, and behavioral performance.
- Participates in team meetings, IEP meetings, coaching sessions, and required professional development.
- Adheres to ABA-specific practices (shaping, discrete trial teaching, behavior analytic procedures).
- Completes and submits Medicaid documentation requirements specific to ABA services.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
- Follows all district policies, procedures, and professional/ethical standards
Supervision Received: Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by BCBA in collaboration with supervising Special Education teacher.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.
- Education: Associates degree or equivalent credits required; will accept Acuplacer or ParaPro results as alternative to degree. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or a related Social Services field preferred.
- Certification: Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) required.
- Experience: Experience working with students with behavioral or developmental needs preferred.
- Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and practices. Ability to implement behavior intervention plans with consistency and fidelity. Strong data collection and documentation skills. Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations and staff. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
- Other Skills and Abilities:
- 1. Follow through and seeing tasks and projects to completion is essential.
- 2. Pride in one's work and completion of a task.
- 3. Willingness to assist others within changing conditions is essential.
Competencies: The individual in this position must possess the following:
- Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations.
- Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding.
- Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity – being honest and ethical.
- Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace.
- Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done.