Registered Behavioral Technician (2026-27 School Year
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Registered Behavioral Technician
Terms of employment:
Full time position - 174 days/176 (elementary/secondary) (depending on start date) 8 hours per day. Pay per classified salary schedule - category V ($22.26- $33.98). This position qualifies for benefits. The district provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The district provides three medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a fourth option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium.
In addition, the district pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The district contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker's compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with state law. This position qualifies for paid leave: 4 annual leave days and 7 sick leave days (depending on start date).
Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), special education teacher, and building principal, the registered behavior technician (RBT) provides direct 1:1 and small group behavioral interventions to support students in achieving individualized goals. The RBT assists with the implementation of behavior strategies and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to promote academic, social, behavioral, and functional skill development for students with special needs.
EssentialJob Functions
- Provide direct implementation of instructional and behavioral programs as designed by the supervising BCBA or certified staff.
- Collect accurate and consistent data on student performance and behavior as directed.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and reinforcement systems.
- Assist students in building communication, social, daily living, and academic skills.
- Utilize de-escalation strategies and crisis management techniques when necessary.
- Maintain professional, ethical, and confidential standards in accordance with district policies and BACB guidelines.
- Assist students in non-instructional settings (e.g., hallways, cafeteria, playground, bus) to promote generalization of skills and ensure safety.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and training related to behavior support and practices.
- Support classroom staff in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Follow all applicable safety rules, universal precautions, and procedures for working with students with disabilities or behavioral challenges.
- 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.
- 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 students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, universal precautions, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
- Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
- If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a "need to know" are allowed access to the material.
- Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
- Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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