Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION Position:Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Grade:Supervisory Aide Reports To: Building Administrator Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Comply with district policies and procedures along with state regulations and laws •Communicate effectively with colleagues and school teams •Be reliable and timely for scheduled work, meetings, trainings, and supervision •Maintain professionalism and professional relationships and boundaries •Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information •Implement behavior plans as developed by school teams •Collect data and maintain records and logs as assigned •Participate in trainings and professional development as assigned •Perform other duties as directed by supervisor •Works independently •Supports personal care needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, toileting schedule, etc.) as needed •Reviews and assists students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups •Monitors lunch periods, recess and hallways •Maintains safety of students in classroom (including de-escalation and following Safety Cares protocols) •Monitors students during periods of brief teacher absence •Performs other related work as required, consistent with position summary •Complete Compuclaim/ Medicaid logs Minimum Qualifications •Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification oThose hired before January 1, 1999 oThose with certification as a TA in another state, oThose with an associates degree or bachelors degree AND who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards. It is a district's decision whether coursework or other training is consistent with the teacher assistant program standards •Meet one (1) of the following requirements: oSuccessfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. OR oComplete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR oObtain an associates or higher degree. •Be at least 19 years of age; •Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course •Passed the exam and maintain a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within one year of employment •Complete and hold Safety Cares certification •Some knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures •Ability to deal with students in a de-escalating and non-confrontational manner •Ability to maintain order and decorum in assigned areas •Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions •Ability to learn assigned duties and adhere to prescribed procedures •Ability to maintain accurate records •Must meet mandated state and federal requirements •2 years relevant experience working with children •Successfully passed a BCI check Physical Requirements include (but are not limited to): The physical demands described here are representative of those the employee needs to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, lift, and run to promote instruction and safety of children. At times, these physical demands can be frequent in nature and could include lifting, bending, stopping, kneeling, squatting, and/or climbing or descending stairs. Other physical demands include writing, phone, and computer skills. In some cases, self-care routines are required with the student. •Use hands to finger, handle, feel •Reach in all directions •See •Hear and understand speech at normal levels •Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation •Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment •Work outside in temperature and/or humidity extremes, with slippery and/or uneven surfaces, biological exposure (insects, plants, etc.) and sunlight exposure Work Position (Percentage of Time): Standing 45 Walking45 Sitting10 •Body Movement (Frequency): Lifting (up to 20 lbs.)Occasional/frequent Pulling/pushing loadsOccasional/frequent Bending/StoopingOccasional/frequent Kneeling/SquattingOccasional/frequent Reaching overheadOccasional/frequent Climbing/descending stairsFrequent (depending upon location) Work Environment The location of work assignments and hours are varied to meet the needs of the child and family. Work may be conducted in schools and in some cases various community settings such as the bus and field trips.