Registered Behavior Technician

Behavioral Interventionist

Basic Function and Representative Duties

Basic Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), assists in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs at various sites throughout the district, monitors and collects data on behavior and documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

Representative Duties:
Essential duties include assisting with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs under the close, ongoing guidance of a BCBA. Read and identify the essential components of a written Behavior Intervention Plan and Individualized Education Program as it relates to behavior areas of need. Provide modeling and training to teachers and instructional assistants on how to implement Behavior Plans.

Describe behavior functions and appropriate reactive strategies for staff to use. Modeling scenarios across environments. Assist staff in implementing reactive procedures for problem behavior. Effectively communicate with team members. Assist BCBA with observations and data collection for assessments. Collect and monitor on-going behavior data and samples. Assist teachers and staff on behavior data collection measures. Assist BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data.

Provide feedback/explanation to case managers/teachers about interventions. Educate staff on general Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) skills/principles and evidence-based practices. Travel to multiple sites as necessary. Assist in the identification, implementation, and monitoring of positive reinforcement strategies. Work with student individually and in groups at various locations, assisting with specific instructional and behavior goals. Intervene in emergency situations involving behaviors that have potential to cause harm to self or others.

Participate in ongoing related training as required and provided by the school district. Assist classroom teacher in reinforcing classroom and school-wide expectations to help promote a positive learning environment and make progress on student goals. Assist students with personal hygiene including bathing, brushing teeth and grooming as required; assist students with eating activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as required.

Assist in maintaining the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures. Assist students to perform and develop independent living and self-help skills such as shopping, counting money, cleaning and related activities as assigned; assist students to develop social, vocational and job searching skills as assigned. Escort students during the regular duty day as assigned to and from designated locations;

accompany students on field trips, recreational therapy activities, social events and during outdoor activities; may accompany students to District-sponsored events or recreational functions and ride school buses. Additional related tasks as assigned by the BCBA and/or supervisor.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience in developing and evaluating programs based upon the principles of ABA child guidance and prompting procedures Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide range of disabilities including (but not limited to) autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, and ADHD Guidance principles and practices related to students with special needs Training and modeling techniques for instructional staff Basic subjects taught in local schools, including basic and advanced arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, history, science and reading Basic instructional methods and techniques Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Challenges and concerns of students with special needs Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Safe practices in classroom and playground activities Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques Serving students with disabilities in inclusion settings Ability to:
Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills Understand the needs of special education students and effectively relate to learning situations Establish and maintain accurate records and files and develop comprehensive reports Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information Exercise tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students and support staff Respond appropriately in emergency/unforeseen situations Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties Adapt…