What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician position at Middleborough Public Schools?
●Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles, which may include:
oCreate and implement treatment and behavior plans, including social, cognitive, adaptive, and communication goals under the supervision of the BCBA
oAssist students in generalizing learned skills within the general education settings
oImplement play plans and facilitate social interactions at unstructured times (recess, lunch, specials, etc.)
oCollect data and graph as assigned
●Support school staff, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals, including:
oCollaborate and consult with special educator, general educator, paraprofessionals, coordinators, therapists and colleagues in the behavior department
oGather/create/organize materials for educational programs, behavior charts, reinforcement systems, etc.
oModel evidence based behavioral techniques for school staff
oSupport students who may exhibit behaviors such as: aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills and safety concerns
oMaintain current crisis prevention certification (e.g., Safety-Care or CPI) and implement physical restraints and escorts as needed
●Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Director of Special Education directives of the Superintendent of Schools or designee, and policies of the Middleborough School Committee
●Preferred skills and experience:
oApplied Behavior Analysis (under the supervision of the BCBA) including but not limited to discrete trial training, cold probe data collection, ABC data collection
oExperience supervising communication systems such as PECS and augmentative/alternative communication devices (AACs)
oExperience with developmental assessments such as VBMAPP or ABLLS
oExperience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, social emotional and behavioral concerns, and/or other health issues and diagnoses
oAbility to build trusting relationships with students and staff
oStrong communication and organizational skills