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Bryant School District

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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Department:  Special Education                                                             Job Status:  Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                       Reports To:  Special Education Director/Asst. Special Education 

                  Director

Grade/Level: PK-12                                                                                   Amount of Travel Required:  Varies

Job Type:  Classified                                                               

Work Schedule: 181-day contract.

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POSITION SUMMARY:  The Behavior Technician, under the direct supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs at various sites throughout the district, monitors and collects data on behavior, documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA.
• Ability to read and identify the essential components of a written Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan as it relates to behavioral areas of need.
• Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement BIPs:
  • Describe behavior functions and appropriate reactive strategies for staff to use
  • Model scenarios across environments
  • Assist staff in implementing reactive procedures for problem behavior
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Assist BCBA with observations and data collection for assessments
• Collect and monitor on-going behavior data and samples
• Assist teachers and staff on behavior data collection measures
• Assist BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data
• Provide feedback/explanation to Behavior Specialists about interventions
• Educate staff on general ABA skills/principles and evidence-based practices
• Travel to multiple sites as necessary
• Assist in the development of reinforcement identification procedures
• Additional related tasks as assigned by the BCBA
• Record and submit complete notes for medicaid billing for billable students.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
• Comply with all school, district, state, and federal guidelines and Bryant Public Schools policies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:  Maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board-Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA); Certification in District-approved crisis management program (or obtained within the first 90 days of employment).

Competency Abilities:           

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to a change in the workplace
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the the workplace
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - the trait of feeling a duty to the employer
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly
• Regular Attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones' ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:                               High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Computer Skills:                    Demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with 

                                                  the position.

Certifications & Licenses     Possess a current BACB or BCaBA certification.

Other Requirements              1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks

                                                  2.  Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students and other staff members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable)                 Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)                     Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (1-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)                         Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)                        Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand                                        F                                                Lift/Carry

Walk                                         F                                                10 lbs or less                                  F

Sit                                            F                                                11-20 lbs                                         O

Manually Manipulate             F                                                21-50 lbs                                         O

Grasp                                      O                                               51-100 lbs                                       O

Reach Outward                      F                                               Over 100 lbs                                   O

Reach Above Shoulder         O

Speak                                       C                                                Push/Pull

Climb                                        O                                               12 lbs or less                            O

Crawl                                        O                                               13-25 lbs                                   O

Squat or Kneel                        F                                                26-40 lbs                                   O

Bend                                         F                                                41-100 lbs                                O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season.  Due to the nature of a behavior program and the students assigned to these programs, requires the ability to work in a stressful environment.

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Employee Signature: __________________________________________________________                 Date: _____________________________

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.