Registered Behavior Technician - Uintah School District
Job | Posted a month ago
Position Areas
Generic Support Staff & Services
Description
POSITION: REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN ~ USD
RBT STATUS WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING UNDER A BCBA
(FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS PER WEEK, CONTRACT POSITION WITH BENEFITS)
APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDERThe job of Registered Behavior Technician is designed for the purpose/s of providing support to behavior intervention programs under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) within assigned classrooms with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and behavioral instruction of students in the regular and special education classroom; assisting in implementing intervention plans; monitoring student behavior during classroom and non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; participating in regular training; and attending intervention plan meetings if requested.
District Expectations
The successful applicant is expected to complete National RBT certification within four months of hire date with support of a BCBA/mentor.
Essential Functions
- Assists assigned instructional staff in improving student's behavior and/or social-emotional skills for the purpose of accessing learning materials and activities.
- Communicates with BCBA and teachers by participating in needs assessments and/or assisting in evaluating progress for the purpose of assisting in ensuring accurate recording of assigned students' progress.
- Documents observations of student performance in academic and school activities (e.g. social skills, behavior, assignments, etc.) for the purpose of providing written records and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Implements behavior interventions in regular and/or special education classrooms under the supervision of a BCBA for the purpose of assisting to ensure that student learning meets site and district goals and objectives.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic data collection files and records for the purpose of providing written records of the impact of interventions on student behavior.
- Monitors students' performance, under the direction of a BCBA for the purpose of providing feedback to students, teachers and/or others involved in students’ education.
- Participates in a variety of meetings and specialized training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
- Reports suspected child or substance abuse to the assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Responds to inquiries from students, teachers, and other school site staff as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Desired Qualifications:
- RBT Certification
- Prior experience working with students that have behavioral needs.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required;
- Successful experience working with children at risk;
- Successful experience as an at risk teaching assistant.
Your application will be complete when you provide the following:
- Copies of college transcript(s) if available;
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a direct supervisor (does not have to be a current supervisor), which address candidate’s skills at working effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERRED CONSIDERATION
SALARY: As per district Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Open Until Filled
At the following locations