Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Pay Range: $22.19- $25.34 per hour, 37.5 hours per week for 183 days per fiscal year

Benefits:

Paid sick days and business days are provided annually.
Professional development support – fees, lodging, and travel covered for approved training/conferences.
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Reports to: Building Administrator & Director of Student Services
Location: District

Summary:
The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in the district. The RBT will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification based on the requirements of the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board). This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes.
Regularly review and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students at the same time.
Provide direct consultation to building administrator(s) and/or building BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.
Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for assistants and support staff.
When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors.
Perform and document the district-approved restraint and seclusion methods (CPI); as well as participate in crisis intervention training provided by the district.
Participate as a member of the school crisis team.
Attend meetings as requested.
Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff.
Work with multiple students of varying ages, disabilities, and diagnoses, as assigned by the building administrator.
Understands and references the employee handbook to follow school and board policies and procedures.
Adheres to the guidance and discretion of district and building leadership.

Education and/or Required Experience:

Minimum of a 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 of previous experience working with students who require behavior support.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in district-provided crisis intervention training.

Other Requirements/Qualifications:

Ability to pass a criminal background check.
At least 18 years of age.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others.
Ability to take and respond to directions of administrators.
Must be flexible, creative, and problem-solving oriented in approach.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and, as well as relatability to work with students of all ages.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, and get up and down from off the floor, all with ease. Must be able to walk, jog, or run quickly. The job will be physically demanding at times.
CPR/First Aid Certification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are accepted until a position is filled.
Only applicants who supply the requested documents outlined below and fully complete the application will be considered.
Faxed, mailed, and emailed applications will not be accepted.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of Monroe Public Schools not to discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment. For information, contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at 1275 N. Macomb St., Monroe, MI 48162, 734-265-3070.
The Monroe Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Michigan Civil Rights Act and Title IX Guidelines.

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)