Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Issaquah, WA

* Please note, this is a year-round school program.

Gersh Autism is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team. As an RBT, you will work directly with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will provide one-on-one instruction, behavioral support, and social skills training to help students achieve their individualized goals. This position requires strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of students with ASD.

• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and individualized education plans (IEPs) as developed by the BCBA.

• Provide direct one-on-one or small group support to students in the classroom and other school settings.

• Collect and record accurate data on student behaviors and progress, ensuring timely and detailed documentation.

• Assist in the implementation of teaching strategies to support academic, social, and behavioral development.

• Conduct behavior management and intervention strategies to decrease challenging behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors.

• Support students with daily living skills, including communication, self-regulation, and independence-building tasks.

• Collaborate with the teaching staff and other members of the school team to create a supportive learning environment.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and RBT supervision sessions with the BCBA.

• Adhere to ethical and professional standards in all aspects of the position.

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (must have an active RBT certification to qualify for the RBT position)

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).

• Prior experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or in a special education setting.

• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans and collect data in accordance with the guidance of a BCBA.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work well within a team and interact professionally with students, families, and colleagues.

• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for working with students with special needs.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow all school policies and procedures.

• Experience working in a school-based setting.

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and techniques.

• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and provide individualized support to students.

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Location:

Issaquah, WA

• Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 3:30pm

• Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of…