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Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Kent ISD Center Based Programs – Lincoln School

200 day position

2024-25 School Year 

(2) positions

RBTs support the coaching initiatives of the Autism Coaches/BCBAs at Kent Intermediate School District. Working with center program teams in developing communication, social, functional, and pre-academic skills as well as reduction of negative behaviors.

Job Qualifications:

1. Must meet one of the following:
1. High school graduate or
2. AA or BA degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work or related field preferred.

1. Work independently with minimal direction
2. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet assigned deadlines
3. Capable of actively playing with children in a variety of environments
4. Basic knowledge of ABA and experience implementing behavioral techniques strongly preferred
5. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
6. Reliable means of transportation
7. Must complete RBT training hours within 90 days of hire (if not already certified or have taken comparable coursework)

1. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
2. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Responsibilities:

1. Work alongside the Autism Coaches across regional and center programs
2. Respond to assignments provided by Autism Coaches and/or Kent ISD Special Education Administration
3. Model for staff by working with children with ASD to provide intensive behavioral instruction, including discrete trial teaching, natural environment teaching, small group instruction, and Skill-Based Treatment
4. Provide support and modeling to staff to make the most of their efforts in making instructional strategies universal across all areas of the student’s school environment
5. Support teams in establishing data collection systems by modeling and collecting data alongside local/regional/center program staff
6. Accept feedback and fidelity checks in a professional manner and respond appropriately
7. Effectively communicate and collaborate with teachers, itinerate staff, paraprofessionals, and Autism Coaches
8. Use professional judgment to respond to local/regional/center program staff requests and needs
9. Maintain student confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information and adhere to all FERPA, rules, and guidelines
10. Participate in regular meetings and trainings
11. Maintain the high ethical standards as denoted by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB©)
12. Other duties as assigned

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Salary: Classified Wage Schedule, Grade 4

Benefits: Robust full benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous sick time; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; student loan forgiveness may be available through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible Federal student loans.

Posting Dates:  3/19/24 – Until Filled

Distribution: External & Internal

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Danielle Hendry, Human Resource Director.