Registered Behavior Technician

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles, which may include the following responsibilities.

• Create and implement treatment and behavior plans, including social, cognitive, adaptive, and communication goals under the supervision of the BCBA
• Assist students in generalizing learned skills within the general education settings
• Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions at unstructured times (recess, lunch, specials, etc.)
• Collect data and graph as assigned
• Support school staff, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals
• Collaborate and consult with special educator, general educator, paraprofessionals, coordinators, therapists and colleagues in the behavior department
• Gather/create/organize materials for educational programs, behavior charts, reinforcement systems, etc.
• Model evidence based behavioral techniques for school staff
• Support students who may exhibit behaviors such as: aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills and safety concerns
• Maintain current crisis prevention certification (e.g., Safety-Care or CPI) and implement physical restraints and escorts as needed
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Director of Special Education directives of the Superintendent of Schools or designee, and policies of the Middleborough School Committee

• Applied Behavior Analysis (under the supervision of the BCBA) including but not limited to discrete trial training, cold probe data collection, ABC data collection
• Experience supervising communication systems such as PECS and augmentative/alternative communication devices (AACs)
• Experience with developmental assessments such as VBMAPP or ABLLS
• Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, social emotional and behavioral concerns, and/or other health issues and diagnoses
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students and staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Primary and Secondary Education