Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician

The North Plainfield School District, a culturally diverse school community in Somerset County serving 3,700 students Pre-K through grade 12, seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative professional for the position of Registered Behavior Technician for the  school year.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma; college level coursework in education or related field
• Substitute Teacher credential issued by the NJ Department of Education preferred
• RBT Certification required
• Prior work experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related developmental disabilities in a public or private school setting is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and school staff using tact, discretion, and clarity
• Knowledge of diverse student needs
• Possess the desire to work with and understand children with learning and behavioral challenges
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to perform necessary tasks effectively with maturity and using good judgment
• Physical Requirements:
  
  sitting, standing, lifting and carrying, reaching, squatting and kneeling, as appropriate to meet the physical demands of the educational setting

Job Goal:

The Registered Behavior Technician is an instructional paraprofessional who contributes to a safe and effective learning environment by implementing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis principles in classrooms under the close and ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct instruction to teach communication, social and daily living skills to students in individual and group settings at school and in the local community.
• Implement classroom-based interventions to support the positive transition of new students and/or students experiencing challenging and problematic behaviors.
• Accurately collect, record and graph a variety of observable data for purposes of monitoring student progress and evaluating the efficacy of behavioral interventions.
• Assist Board Certified Behavior Analysts with the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Participate in relevant professional development opportunities to remain informed of current practices in Applied Behavior Analysis and other related courses of study.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities outlined in the North Plainfield Board-approved job description for Instructional Paraprofessional as assigned by the Principal or Supervisor.

Salary range: $26.67-$32.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits as per contract: paid time off, professional development.

The North Plainfield School District welcomes your interest and looks forward to reviewing your application! EOE/AA