Registered Behavior Technician- Paraprofessional

Registered Behavior Technician
- Paraprofessional
Position Type:
Support Staff / Instructional Assistant / Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 2/21/2025

Location:

Dayton Public Schools
District:
Dayton Public Schools

Reports To:

Building Principal, Office for Exceptional Children
Salary Schedule / Grade:
Refer to Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
F.L.S.A Status:
Exempt

Under the general supervision of the building principal and OEC Academic Coordinator- BCBA, Registered Behavior Technician Paraprofessionals are to assist in the education and learning of our students with behavioral and social emotional needs. An incumbent in this classification will evaluate, plan, and implement activities to remediate and compensate for difficulties in social emotional learning skills such as self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationships and responsible decision making that interfere with a student’s school performance.

• Implement behavior intervention and/or behavior intervention plans as written using sound judgment and seeking of appropriate consultation from BCBA as needed
• Accurately and systematically collect data for behavior intervention and behavior intervention planning
• Participate in required supervision with Academic Coordinator- BCBA
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with students and staff
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors including but not limited to communication, social interactions, and problem solving skills
• Educate others on the principles of reinforcement under the supervision of the BCAB
• Collaborate with school‑based team and family to provide effective treatment within the role and scope of the behavior technician and guidance from the Academic Coordinator BCBA
• Provide direct client care in one‑on‑one, small group and large group settings
• Follow the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
• Collect and record data based on client behavior
• Communicate with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress under the supervision of the BCBA
• Assist behavior analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition
• Assist behavior analysts in the preparation of client materials
• Under the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher, assist students with special needs in all aspects of the classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and learning.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with daily activities
• Assist students with toilet and/or changing needs.
• Assist students with feeding needs
• Participate in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
• May be assigned as a one‑on‑one paraprofessional for a specific student. Will assist the student with daily needs and support the classroom as needed
• Follow all applicable rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
• Maintain certification in verbal de‑escalation and crisis intervention
• Maintain Registered Behavior Technician certification per Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Assist with other duties as assigned

• Coping with Stress: think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  creatively share information verbally and in writing to build interest and engage student learners; organize and present information in meaningful, easy‑to‑understand ways
• Adaptability and Flexibility: willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Current and valid State of Ohio Educational Aide Permit‑Educational Aide (Only for Instructional Paraprofessionals and Special Education Paraprofessionals)
• Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative…