What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant - SPED (Behavior Support) : RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) position at Franklin County Schools?
1. Will be assigned by Supervisor as a one-to-one RBT to a student(s) with qualifying needs (behavioral needs/autistic) - providing one-on-one behavioral support; focusing on reducing periods of anxiety or behavioral events, including assisting with verbal or physical de-escalation techniques;
2. Provides monitoring with the student and teachers, including in-class observations;
3. Collects data pertinent to Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans;
4. Tutors individual student(s) and/or small group(s) related to behavioral objectives and social skills;
5. Assists individual students with organizational needs;
6. Assists teachers in the escorting or supervision of individual students or small groups during high risk events;
7. Models positive behavior supports and effective communication with high-risk students;
8. Assists the teacher with preparation of intervention materials;
9. Assists with the SWIS data system;
10. Maintains student confidentiality; and
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children.
Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.