What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1 Part-Time, Registered Behavior Technician position at Springfield Elementary?
(1) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) : part-time, 10 months, 6 hours/day, starting the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services with students with autism spectrum disorder and/or other neuropsychiatric/developmental disorders, under the direction of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assigned to the classroom. The RBT will apply techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student, consistent with the goals contained in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP). The RBT will also closely observe student behaviors, reliably collect data, and graph data to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of a student’s current programming. The applicant must have strong technology skills, have the ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and have the ability to follow the direction of as needed.
Requirements the candidate must have:
- PDE Highly Qualified Para Educator Certificate. which includes one of the following:
- An Associates degree or higher
- 2 years of postsecondary study (48 credits)
- OR a passing score on state approved assessment
~and~ - Active certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is required - ongoing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision will be provided.
Hourly rate is $25.40/hr, after a successful probationary period, as per the PESPA contract, no health benefits with this position.
Applying Instructions:
Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.schoolspring.com/, letter of interest, completed application, resume, proof of being highly qualified, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application.
Deadline to apply is June 11, 2026 or until the positions are filled.
Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.
Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Lou deFonteny, Director of Student Services
Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment
Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/
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