6.5 Hours, On-going

 

Benefits eligible - Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

 

Position Summary
The job of Registered Behavior Technician is done for the purpose/s of student academic performance and intervening when problems are identified, with the goal of providing academic and behavioral support for students enrolled in the Aberdeen School District. This includes providing direct learning support to students; providing referrals to school and community-based services; coordinating services provided by multiple agencies/organizations; providing ongoing feedback and encouragement; and assisting students in accomplishing the goals of their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Have received a passing grade on the Education Testing Services' (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment;

OR

• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; OR

• Hold an Associate of Arts degree or higher.

• Bilingual/Spanish preferred.

• Preferred: 1+ year of experience working in an educational setting with students experiencing significant behavioral/social emotional challenges.

 

**Required:

• Hold and maintain a certificate as a registered behavior technician (RBT) or successful completion of RBT training and assessment within 90 days of employment

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Acts as a member of a student's Behavior Success Team for the purpose of maintaining consistency in implementation of behavior plan throughout the school day.
• Assist and/or lead the development and creation of FBA’s and BIP’s (Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan) for individual students.
• Adheres to comprehensive and specific behavior plans and systems when working with students with significant behaviors for the purpose of ensuring safety and consistency.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments as directed for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals.
• Attends planning meetings with teachers and staff for the purpose of maintaining consistency throughout the district.
• Attends trainings and functions as assigned for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. director, coordinator, teachers, support staff, families, etc.) for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum and school improvement.
• Collects data from a variety of sources for the purpose of assisting in behavior and academic planning.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation for students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives.
• Demonstrates behavior techniques for the purpose of providing effective strategies to improve student success.
• Facilitates school improvement activities with school administration, staff, etc. for the purpose of implementing successful school-wide systems of supports for behavior.
• Maintains files and/or records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with relevant regulations/guidelines.
• Prepares materials and keeps records related to a student's IEP for the purpose of assisting the teacher in maintaining IEP data.
• Provides school-based curricular, instructional, and classroom-based assessment support, at the direction and supervision of the assigned teacher, for the purpose of resolving learning & behavior issues and/or implementing school improvement plans in conformance with established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. technology, strategies, best practices, assessment practices, school restructuring, etc.) for the purpose of keeping abreast of current trends, technology and tools related to educational improvement (i.e. OER).
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. teachers, administrators, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of supporting students with challenging behaviors.
• Transports materials and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Applying assessment instruments;
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications;
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records; and
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios;
• Read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or
• Facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Remains objective, fair, and open-minded.
• Has good organizational skills; meets timelines appropriately.
• Physical ability to perform duties as required.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Interacts positively with students, families, staff, community and administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances;
• Work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and
• Operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;
• Work with a variety of data; and
• Utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• Willing to be trained in area of duty, de-escalation and collaborative problem solving;
• Inputting data and other information; following established policies and procedures; and
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;
• Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others;
• Operating within a defined budget.

 

LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Type II driver’s license may be required.
• CPR/First Aid may be required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint completed and cleared
• Background Clearance
• Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer (360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.