Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (26-27 School Year) at Bryant Public Schools in Bryant, AR

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Bryant School District Job Description Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) __________________________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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