Registered Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician

The Behavior Technician implements positive programming to increase students behavioral and academic skills.

Responsibilities may include:

• Data Collection
• Student Support
• Communication
• Positive Learning Climate
• Other Responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an accredited college required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knows and understands district and behavior services policies and procedures
• Is knowledgeable in a variety of group and individual behavior management systems and character education programs
• PMT trained, understanding crisis prevention and verbal intervention/de-escalation techniques
• Knows and understands how to document interventions appropriately using all state/district forms (preferred)

Certifications:

Registered Behavior Technician Credential must be obtained within 100 days of employment.

Salary and Terms of Employment: $21 an hour while certification is pending, $25 an hour once RBT credential is obtained; 8-hour work day, 10-month employee (186 days in accordance with teacher work year);
Terms in accordance with Torrington Paraprofessionals, Local 1579 of Council #4, AFSCME.

The Torrington Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as set forth in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Torrington Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact Kimberly Schulte, Director of Human Resources, at Torrington Public Schools, 355 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, Connecticut, or , ext.

1636.