Registered Behavior Technician

Behavioral Interventionist

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.

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; reading and identifying the essential components of a written Behavior Intervention Plan and Individualized Education Program as it relates to behavior areas of need; providing modeling and training to teachers and instructional assistants on how to implement Behavior Plans;

describing behavior functions and appropriate reactive strategies for staff to use; modeling scenarios across environments; assisting staff in implementing reactive procedures for problem behavior; effectively communicating with team members; assisting BCBA with observations and data collection for assessments; collecting and monitoring on-going behavior data and samples; assisting teachers and staff on behavior data collection measures; assisting BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data;

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

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

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

accompanying 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 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; proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills; understanding the needs of special education students and effectively relate to learning situations; establishing and maintaining accurate records and files and develop comprehensive reports; maintaining the security and confidentiality of specified records and information;

exercising tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students and support staff; responding appropriately in emergency/unforeseen situations; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; adapting behavior intervention…