Registered Behavior Technician

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As a Registered Behavior Technician in our preschool program, you will work directly with preschool‑aged children to support positive behavior, social‑emotional development, and individualized learning needs under the supervision of the Education Manager.

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under guidance of the Education Manager and the Individual Support Specialist.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the BT.
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fade prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding.
• Increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
• Accurately collect behavior data including A‑B‑C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter‑response time, event, and interval‑based recording.
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seek out appropriate consultation.
• Model and reinforce appropriate social skills, communication, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
• Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information.
• Educate all those involved about the role of ABA‑based interventions and the BT, and function within boundaries of the BT role in providing treatment.
• Reassess as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development to enhance behavior support skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines and program policies.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Two years of completed coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, human development, or related fields.
• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Experience working with preschool‑aged children in educational or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies and child development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and observation skills.
• Ability to remain patient, calm, and consistent in high‑energy or challenging situations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.