Paraprofessional​/RBT

Paraprofessional for Swasey School

Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of a BCBA who are responsible for all work RBTs perform.

Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile
-RBT certification and experience preferred
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. FLSA Status:
Non-exempt