Districtwide Registered Behavior Tech 1.0 FTE

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fayette County Public Schools KY

JOB DESCRIPTIONRegistered Behavior Tech

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Registered Behavior Tech

Job Class Code: 8337	Position Type: Hourly
Job Type: Classified	Pay Grade: G 05 (salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)
Reports To: Superintendents Designee	Supervises: N/A
Work Calendar Name: paraeducators	Days in work calendar: 183

JOB SUMMARY

Primary role is to provide direct one-on-one or small group behavior intervention designed to support students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a district Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Position will assist with supporting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and supporting behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This position also consults with staff administrators parents and others on a weekly basis. The RBT provides continuous progress monitoring (data analysis) related to behavior intervention plans and other evidence based practices for students with disabilities. RBTs utilize evidence-based interventions consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which are developed by the assigned BCBA/LBA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship through pairing procedures.
Teach socially acceptable replacement behaviors building better communication social interaction and problem-solving skills.
Fades prompts appropriately to promote successful and independent responding.
Increase the frequency of duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers.
Works 1:1 and in small groups to promote better cooperation and participation in group activities.
Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C rate frequency duration latency inter-response time event and interval-based recording.
Complete required documentation and send to assigned BCBA after completion. Notes are due 24 hours after student contact.
Follows Behavior Intervention Plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation as necessary.
Collaborates with all team members school and district personnel families and outside treatment provides as necessary.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations including PBIS and de-escalation techniques.
Accept constructive feedback and incorporate suggestions from supervisors during therapy sessions.
RBTs will receive weekly supervision from their assigned BCBA of at least 5% of their total direct intervention hours work as a team and bring concerns to supervising BCBA.
Annual training and re-certification in safe crisis management.
Educate families on reinforcement and early intervention information.
Educate all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions RBT roles and functions within the boundaries of the RBT role.
Adheres to the Behavior Analyst Certification Boards ethical requirements relevant to RBT qualifications.
Selects and attends professional development as required by the State and District.
Maintains all professional certifications and licensure requirements.
Skills and knowledge in working with multicultural populations.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Must maintain an active and current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ()
Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred

Licenses or Certifications:

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds
Requires the ability to support school core team through approved restraint/seclusion implementation when appropriate.

Job Description Creation Date:	01/2020
Revision Dates:	10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

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