What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at Elementary/Middle School?
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Position title: |
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) |
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Reports to: |
Director of Specialized Services |
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Employment category: |
Full-Time/10-Month/Hourly |
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FLSA status: |
Non-Exempt |
POSITION SUMMARY
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work one-to-one basis with children with special educational needs to help them succeed. MACS has a culture of respect and kindness. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support communication, social, behavioral, and daily skill development
- Follow treament and behavior intervention plan
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children in a supportive environment
- Motivates and encourages students using positive reinforcement and kindness
- Implements and supports the positive behavior systems and restorative practices used at MACS
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Accurately keep record of students progress
- Collaborate with families and administrative team
- Performs other duties, as needed and as assigned by supervisors
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience working as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing direct instructional support to students, in an urban school setting is required
- Experience working with special needs students is preferred
- Current and acceptable FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse clearances
- A flexible personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, celebrates success, and responds positively to adversity, with interpersonal skills that relate well with students, staff, administration, parents
- A strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record
- Strong communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) include:
- Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children and teachers.
- Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone and handheld transceiver.
- Working as part of a team of educators.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.