Teacher Assistant Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

TITLE: Teacher Assistant- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)QUALIFICATIONS:1. Have a high school diploma2. Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by theRI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particularqualification:a. Those hired before January 1 1999b. Those with certification as a TA in another statec. Those with an associate degree or bachelors degree AND whohave completed coursework or other training consistent with theteacher assistant program standards3. Meet one (1) of the following requirements:a. Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment. ORb. Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of highereducation ORc. Obtain an associates or higher degree.4. Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course within one year ofemployment.5. Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TO: Building Administrator/Director of Pupil PersonnelJOB GOAL: To provide instructional behavioral and other direct support and services to studentsunder the supervision and direction of certified RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHER ASSISTANT - RBT:1. Communicates high and clear expectations for students.2. Fosters independence and grit in all learners.3. Implements behavior intervention strategies and program changes as directed by theCase Manager Behavior Analyst and/or as decided upon by the team.4. Collects behavior and skill acquisition data.5. Maintains CPI certification.6. Completes Medicaid logs as directed for individual students.7. Recognizes the stages of an escalating crisis and is able to confidently engage inevidence-based techniques to appropriately facilitate de-escalation using least to mostrestrictive. which may include hands on or physical restraint.8. Establishes a supportive relationship with students with disabilities while fosteringstudent independence.9. Collaborates with general education teachers special education teachers and relatedservice providers to address strengths and needs of students with disabilities.10. Participates in professional learning activities.11. Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance promptness dependability and professionalethics; Uses effective communication skills with students and colleagues (spokenwritten and non-verbal); Completes all requested forms and data collections in anaccurate and timely manner; Perform the functions of the position in accordance withthe: RI Teacher Assistant Standards; RI Professional Code of Conduct; and all lawsregulations school district policies directives the mission of the district school-basedplans and administrative priorities / requests.12. Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions ofthe CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Theemployee is regularly required to operate a keyboard to view a computer screen and to sit orstand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the abilityto adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel reach with hands andarms grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move fromlocation to location lift items weighing up to 30 pounds and engage in hands on physicalrestraints following CPI. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond tovoice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to presentinformation orally and in ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the support Barringtons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity ineducation the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivitydiversity and Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religiondisability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or presenthonorable military service with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs andactivities including admissions athletics and other district programs.

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