Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT

Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (Rbt)

Job Summary Salem School District is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Building-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Unlike a traditional 1:1 RBT, this role serves as a premier behavioral resource for the entire school community. The Building-Based RBT acts as the "right hand" to the BCBA and Behavior Coach, deploying across various classrooms and programs to stabilize high-needs situations, ensure data integrity, and support the professional growth of the broader paraprofessional team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Building-Wide Behavioral Support:
  Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for any student within the building as directed by the BCBA or Behavior Coach.
• New Staff Mentorship:
  Assist in the onboarding of new paraprofessionals by providing direct coaching, modeling of behavioral techniques, and guidance on classroom protocols.
• Data Collection & Integrity:
  Maintain rigorous and accurate behavioral data logs; assist the BCBA in graphing and analyzing data to monitor student progress.
• Crisis Response:
  Serve as a key member of the building's crisis response team, utilizing district-approved de-escalation and physical intervention strategies (CPI).
• Ethical Practice:
  Maintain active RBT certification through the BACB and strictly adhere to all ethical guidelines and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications & Credentials

• Certification:
  Must hold and maintain a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), or be actively enrolled in a program upon hire.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma required;
  Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
• Must be able to lift minimum 30 lbs.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years experience working with students with significant behavioral needs. Proven track record of high-fidelity data collection and implementation of complex BIPs.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Versatility:
  The ability to transition quickly between different grade levels and student profiles (K-5) throughout the school day.
• Leadership &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills to effectively model behavioral strategies for peers and newer staff members.
• Independence:
  Ability to work under the general supervision of a BCBA while exercising sound clinical judgment in the moment.
• Organization:
  Excellence in time management and data entry to ensure all behavioral documentation is current.

Terms of Employment:
To be established by the school board by August 10th.  Hourly Salary: $19.56 plus $1.00 for a certification from the NH Department of Education as a para educator II or as a teacher. An Educational Assistant who is currently certified as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will receive a $3.00 per hour differential. Hour/Day: 6.5 School Year: 183 days/year Evaluation:
Performance to be evaluated no less than annually by the building administrator and immediate supervisor(s).