Registered Behavior Technician; RBT

Middleborough Public Schools Middleborough Public Schools
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Middleborough Public Schools Middleborough Public Schools
- Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

This is a one year position for the  school year.

• Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles, which may include:
  • 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, including:
  • 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
• Preferred skills and experience:
  • 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

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $29.84 to $42.50 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

The mission of the Middleborough Schools is..."to prepare all students to excel in life."

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ABA preferably in public school settings working with students with ASD
  -RBT certification under the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Heather Geary , Director of Pupil Personnel Services
• 6 School Street
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: , ext. 3716
• Email: hgeary.ma.us