Behavior Technician

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Registered

Behavior

Technician

Purpose Statement The purpose of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is to build the capacity of campus teams in the implementation of behavior intervention plans

and

skill

acquisition

programs

for

special

education

students

under

appropriate

supervision

across

school

settings.

Essential Functions

Provides

carry-over

of

procedures

and/or

strategies

outlined

in

behavior

plans

and/or

skill

acquisition

programs

for

individual

students,

under

the

direction

and

guidance

of

the

BCBA.

Utilizes

Crisis

Prevention

and

Intervention

Techniques

in

order

to

prevent

and

assist

with

escalated

behavior.

Responds

to

emergency

situations

(e.g.

injured

student,

fights,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

resolving

immediate

safety

concerns.

Confers

with

the

BCBA,

classroom

teachers,

and

paraprofessionals

on

a

regular

basis

for

the

purpose

of

assisting

in

evaluating

special

education

student

progress

and/or

implementing

behavior

plan/skill

acquisition

program

procedures

with

fidelity.

Regularly

collects

and

graphs

data

according

to

the

procedures

identified

within

individualized

behavior

plans

and/or

skill

acquisition

programs.

This

includes

data

on

student

progress

and

staff

implementation

of

procedures.

Supports

classroom

staff

with

the

implementation

of

behavior

plans

and

skill

acquisition

programs

through

varied

means,

including

plan

review,

procedure-modeling,

provision

of

feedback,

and

recorded

session

notes.

Maintains

intervention

materials

and/or

student

files

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

availability

of

items

and/or

providing

reliable

information.

Performs

clerical

functions

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

the

BCBA

in

providing

necessary

records/material

Other Functions

Assists

other

personnel

as

may

be

required

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

them

in

the

completion

of

their

work

activities.

Attends

meetings

and

in-service

presentations

for

the

purpose

of

acquiring

and/or

conveying

information

relative

to

job

functions.

Performs

other

duties

as

assigned.

Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level C Sufficient to read and write technical instruction, understand standardized methods, operate specialized and varied equipment,

perform

standard

mathematical

applications.

Learning

development

involves

the

equivalent

of

some

technical

or

vocational

training

beyond

high

school,

often

resulting

in

a

certification. Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses.

Solutions

may

be

somewhat

technical,

yet

are

relatively

straightforward,

obvious

and

well-defined

once

problems

are

understood.

Responses

come

from

the

realm

of

prior

learning

and

experiences.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily. Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying

of

lightweight

materials

or

equipment.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level A Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance,

and/or

help

maintain

harmony

among

work

associates. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

Work Environment Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure

to

safety

or

health

hazards.

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Accountability Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate

the

work

of

others

in

a

specific

work

group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: Job related experience is required. Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Must complete 40 hours of online behavior technician training and obtain RBT certification within the

first

six

months

of

employment

in

this

capacity. Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. CPR/First Aid recertification every

2

years.

Crisis

Prevention

Intervention

therapeutic

holds

refresher

as

required

to

maintain

certification.

Staff

Development

coursework

as

determined

by

the

Special

Education

Department

to

be

completed

within

a

specified

time

frame.

Training

specific

to

BCBA

supports

as

assigned.

Compensation Details FLSA Status : Non Exempt Pay Schedule : Hourly - Grade 112 Work Calendar : Support 9 Month

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