The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 96% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School, including our PreK. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

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  Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are.

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice.

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues, and LEA initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the year.

Additional benefits include but are not limited to Competitive compensation and benefits, a

qualifying relocation stipend upon hire, a bilingual (Spanish) stipend upon hire, and tuition

reimbursement. GCCS has also expanded our benefits around well-being and mental health.

Summary:

A registered behavior technician, or RBT, implements care plans for children. RBTs also assist with the delivery of behavior analysis services and practices. These professionals care for children with a wide range of behavioral challenges and collaborate with peers. They assist in the implementation of care plans and work with children one-on-one in the school setting. They facilitate behavior change by modifying maladaptive behaviors and replacing them with appropriate behaviors.

Responsibilities:

• Follow behavioral health plans to provide beneficial and effective care to students.
• Participate in counseling and meeting sessions
• Answer questions from students and their families
• Assist students with day-to-day tasks
• Observe student behaviors to collect data
• Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction
• Nurture a child’s social abilities
• Inform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings

Additional Considerations:

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  Behavior reduction

An RBT seeks to reduce certain maladaptive behaviors. The RBT must be able to follow the behavior reduction protocol created by the School.

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  Documentation and reporting

It is important to keep accurate records and report results and data. These recordings can help determine which aspects of treatment are working and which are not.

Requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete 40 hours of training under the supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or BCBA-D
• Undergo a background check within 180 days of completing the RBT certification application
• Complete and pass the RBT Competency Assessment, which involves an assessor watching and rating an applicant’s performance on RBT exercises.
• Pass the RBT exam
• Follow the RBT Ethics Code
• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Application Process:

Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.