Registered Behavior Technician - GHE

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavioral analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor—who is responsible for all work RBTs perform.

This position is responsible for assisting in the care‑instruction‑and supervision of students with additional needs in the classroom‑resource room or self‑contained classroom. The RBT is expected to assist in clerical tasks, monitor student behavior, and provide feedback. This position is part of the para educator team and reports to the certified staff.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma required
• Pass background check
• Experience working with students with autism or students with intense behavioral needs
• Complete 40‑hour training
• Complete initial competency assessment followed by passing the RBT exam
• Strong work ethic and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in working with children and adolescents
• Collaborative, innovative, flexible, takes initiative, team player
• Ready to learn and contribute
• Available before/after school for continued supervision by RBT Supervisor

RBT Supervisor and Teacher of Record.

• Must be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions, and location of work.
• Accommodate students with special needs to ensure class participation.
• Assist students with aggressive and challenging behaviors.
• Attend in‑service training and other meetings as part of the assignment.
• Implement behavioral and educational plans designed by the IEP team.
• Instruct students in group and individual settings to meet IEP goals.
• Maintain data providing accurate information regarding student progress.
• Graph data to analyze student progress.
• Monitor students to provide a positive and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Provide certified staff data and support regarding students’ IEP development.
• Support students in addressing personal care and restroom needs.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of confidentiality, motivation, and responsibility.
• Highly collaborative team player.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Performs maneuvers as required by professional crisis management course(s) including emergency safety interventions for the purpose of keeping the student, other students, and staff safe.
• 20‑hour in‑service training required annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully—an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information about Basehor‑Linwood USD 458 and benefits—please see our website 458.org.

Primary

Location:

Gray Hawk Elementary.

Salary Range:
If selected, will begin on the paraprofessional pay schedule. Once RBT exam and competencies observed, then will be paid at $20.00 per hour.

Basehor‑Linwood Unified School District 458 serves students and families in a 90 square mile area of southern Leavenworth County, Kansas. We currently have 8 district attendance centers. Our Early Learning Center for Childcare and Pre‑K opened for the 2020‑21 school year in August. K‑5 buildings are located in Bonner Springs, Basehor, and the Glenwood Ridge subdivision. A new K‑5 building, located in Basehor, opened in the Fall 2021.

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 attend Basehor‑Linwood Middle School in Basehor, near the center of the district. Basehor‑Linwood High School, located in Basehor, is a 5A school, serving students in grades 9 through 12.

BLHS was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. In addition, the district operates Basehor‑Linwood Virtual School, an internet‑based school serving approximately 250 K‑12 students statewide instructed by Basehor‑Linwood teachers.

Special Education services are provided by the Tonganoxie/Basehor‑Linwood Special Education Cooperative located in Basehor.

USD 458 is part of a vibrant, growing suburban area with expanding student population and tax base. The mission of USD 458 is to serve all students developing and reaching their potential. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..usd
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