JOB TITLE: Registered Behavior Technician
LOCATION: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School
SUPERVISOR: Principal, BCBA,  Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Link: Classified Staff Pay Scale and Benefits

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district. The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students who require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification. This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed. 

• Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior

• Under the supervision of a BCBA is apply to train others on ABA principles and Best Practices 

• Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP) 

• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes 

• Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time 

• Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs. 

• Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff.

• Provide feedback to classroom paraprofessionals and staff regarding Behavior Intervention Plan implementation.

• When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors 

• Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district. 

• Participate as a member of the school crisis team.

• Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs 

• Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff 

• Work with multiple students, wide-variety of age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, work at multiple sites during the school year

• Performs as an integral member of the educational team.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position.

• Relate in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with the Steger School District.

• Follow policies and procedures of the Steger School District.

• Demonstrate professionalism while setting examples for students.

• Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback.

• Actively participates in the evaluation process.

• Demonstrate flexibility and is adaptable to change.

• Use judgment appropriately.

• Conduct self in an appropriate and ethical manner.

• Treat others with respect and dignity.

• Participate in professional growth activities.

• Maintain a clean work area.

• Dress professionally.

• Adhere to the published policies and procedures of the District as published on the District website.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: 

• The role requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.  

• Occasional travel to various school locations required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature and noise are relatively nonexistent

• Work is performed in an environment where health hazards may occur

• Occasional need for work outside the normal hours/days

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification. A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support. 

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: 

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Paraprofessional Endorsement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• 180 days per year

• 7.5 hours per day

• Twelve paid sick days 

• Four paid personal days  

• Starting hourly wage: $22.00 an hour

EVALUATION: 

• Two evaluations will be conducted during the first year of employment (45 and 90 days).

• After the probationary period, evaluations will be completed in accordance with administrative procedures.