(2) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Pottstown, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pottsgrove is seeking two Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) for immediate openings at Ringing Rocks Elementary School. The RBT position provides behavioral support to teachers ensuring students become productive in all endeavors.

Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district. The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification. This is not an instructional support position although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
2. Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
3. Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Possitive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBSP) and ongoing monitoring of interventions and PBSPs.
4. Implement PBPSs to affect behavior changes
5. Regularly review and remain well-versed in a multitude of PBSPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students at the same time
6. Provide direct consultation to the BCBA specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to PBSPs.
7. Model implementation of PBSPs for paraprofessionals and staff
8. When required provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
9. Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.
10. Participate as a member of the school safety team
11. Attend regular supervision meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs
12. Maintain consistency of PBSPs by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff
13. Work with multiple students as assigned by the administration and/or BCBA.
14. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds bend use stairs get up and down from off the floor all with ease. Job will be physically demanding at times.

Education and/or Required Experience: Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification. A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Registered Behavior Technician certification as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.

Other Skills Abilities and/or Requirements: Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others Ability to take and respond to direction of superiors Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion Remain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are unsafe and maintain physical requirements listed under essential duties. Must be flexible creative and problem solving oriented in approach. Demonstrate enthusiasm as well as an ability to work with students of all ages. Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills.

LOCATION: Ringing Rocks Elementary School

SCHEDULE: Full-time. Monday through Friday during the school hours.

PAY & BENEFITS:$21.39/hour. Competitive benefits package offered including medical dental prescription paid sick time and PSERS (pension for public school educators).

Must have current Act 34 151 & 114 Clearances

Pottsgrove School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment Educational Organization

Required Experience: