Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Registered Behavior Technician. Under general supervision, and within the scope of practice of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), provides advanced behavioral intervention and instructional support to special education students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Assists with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavior support strategies;

provides behavior focused academic and social-emotional support under the direction of certificated staff; conducts structured behavioral data collection and progress monitoring; supports staff with behavior intervention techniques; and performs related duties as assigned. Incumbents function within the scope of practice defined for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and provide services under the direction and ongoing supervision of certificated staff or qualified behavior specialists.

Incumbents do not independently design behavior intervention plans, diagnose conditions, or determine treatment protocols. The current assignment is located in Bonita, CA as part of the South County SELPA in the Student Services and Programs division within SDCOE. Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs.

This position requires the specific qualifications and experience noted below: NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) REQUIREMENT:
In order to satisfy the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA Act, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree. Certificates and Licenses:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (required) Valid CPR and First Aid Certification Certified in crisis prevention and nonviolent intervention (CPI) within three (3) months of hire In addition to meeting the ESSA requirement for employment detailed above, applicants must have a combination of education, training and experience which would clearly demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities detailed in the attached job description.

An example of a typical qualifying background would include completion of college-level course work in general academic subject areas such as math, science and English, and work experience in a school, other educational environment, or mental health environment. Experience working with students with social and emotional needs is highly desirable.

To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:
Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position A copy of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (required) A copy of valid CPR and First Aid Certification Copies of transcripts you wish to be considered Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered Type of examination(s) for this classification:
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications most closely match the classification requirements will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process. The examination process may consist of one or more of the following examination components: a multiple-choice examination, an oral examination, a written examination, a practical demonstration, a performance examination, and/or a technical evaluation of the application.

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

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