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TITLE:  Registered Behavior Technician      
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Board Certified Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) for a minimum of one year. (Prefered)
   1. Must complete the 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician training through an approved program to meet the RBT designation through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board within a year of employment.
2. Holds or is eligible to obtain full ODE licensure and/or an Ohio aide permit.
3. Has completed a minimum of three years of successful experience in working directly with children with autism and related developmental disabilities in a home, school, or clinical setting.
4. High School Diploma required. Any college course work in behavioral sciences, psychology, special education, human development, or a related field preferred.
5. Possesses experience in providing skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols.
6. Successful completion of BCI/FBI background checks
7. Possesses a valid Ohio driver's license.

 
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
FLSA STATUS: Classified
JOB OVERVIEW:
Provide advanced behavior analytic services to children and staff under the direction of a Lancaster City Schools Behavior Specialist Deliver quality services to students that display intensive and/or complex behaviors, and provide ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so students can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
NOTE: The below list are not ranked in order of importance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Ensures safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Assists Behavior Specialist, as directed, with behavior reduction assessments and skill acquisition plans.
• Providing direct services in one-on-one and group settings
• Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the student of social interaction with the RBT  
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding
• Increases 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 collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording through direct observation.
• Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation with the Behavior Specialist.
• Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Nurtures students' social skills.
• Designs, implements and supports appropriate function driven replacement skills training or behavior reduction plans under the supervision and direction of the Behavior Specialist
• Ensure fidelity in implementation of individualized behavior plans developed by completing procedural fidelity checklists for students and staff.
• Respond to, model, provide feedback, and coach district staff on Applied Behavior Analysis techniques for students that are displaying high rates of problematic or disruptive behavior.
• Communicate with Behavior Specialist and Building FBA teams regarding student progress
• Assisting Behavior Specialist with the preparation of student materials
• Provide in-service training, coaching, and support to staff regarding principles of applied behavioral analysis.
• Follow the RBT Code of Ethic
• Participate in meetings as requested.
• Participate in professional development to strengthen skills and knowledge of student behaviors
• Assists with providing professional development: developmenting training materials and presentation of materials
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and other service providers.
• Ability and comfort in supporting staff to implement behavioral strategies.
• Ability to tolerate and manage frequent verbal outburst, confrontational situations and other forms of problem behavior.
• Ability to physically intervene with students (e.g. restraint, escorting, physically guiding).
• Knowledge and understanding of behavioral analytics, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and ABA.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBiS).
• Basic computer skills and some familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Google platform equivalents.

 
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain required certifications.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor toward children.
• Prioritizes and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information.

 
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Frequent interaction among children with mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional lift, carry, push, pull various items up to a maximum 50 pounds, e.g. paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment.
• Occasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
• Frequent requirement to sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop.

 
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer
• Motor Vehicle
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine

ANNUAL WORK SCHEDULE:  10 months
SALARY:  According to the negotiated agreement for classified employees.
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as  amended, prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay fringe benefits, job training classification, referral, and other aspects of employments, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Disability:
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability.  The law also requires that covered entities provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship
Age:
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, protects applicants and employees 40 years old or older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, terms, or privileges of employment
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin:
In addition to the protection of Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.  Employment discrimination is covered by Title VI if the primary objective of the financial assistance is provision of employment, or where employment discrimination causes or may cause discrimination in providing service under such programs.  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities which receives Federal assistance.
Individuals with Disabilities:
Section 501, 504, and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity which receives Federal financial assistance in the federal government. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job.
Equipment Used:
This position requires the use of a computer, office machines, safety equipment, motor vehicle, mechanical and construction equipment, and personal protective equipment/devices as needed to perform the assigned duties.
Potential Exposures:
May include usage of chemicals, electrical equipment, mechanical/construction equipment, and training for universal cleaning procedures for blood borne pathogens and asbestos removal.
Physical Demand/Requirements:
Mobility, strength (ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds), dexterity and normal visual and hearing functions.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and performs the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
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Superintendent or designee                                        Date
My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I am aware of the requirements of my position.
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Respectfully Submitted by:
Donna McCance
Student Services Director