Registered Behavior Technician

Overview

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner‑centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings. The Technician will collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and support the behavior analyst, lead behavioral technician, and ABA interns with clinical assessments as needed.

The Technician will also perform the duties of the lead behavioral technician and ABA interns in their temporary absence.

• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients while following Monarch School policies and participating in Safety Care.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Assist lead behavioral technician, behavior analysts, and ABA interns with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
• Assist in preparing client materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Collaborate with the treatment team—including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, lead behavioral technician, ABA interns, and co‑workers.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required training.

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co‑workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by the code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development related to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, technology, and training necessary to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written materials.
• Maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and makeup.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain, hold, transport, and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan when working with children with…