Registered Behavior Technician, Florida Mesa Elementary, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District is accepting applications for a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join the team at Florida Mesa Elementary School. Must hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification by the start date. Includes a competitive benefits package to include Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). Begins asap.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1350 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district! (pro-rated for late start)

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician

Pay Grade: Managerial/Technical Non Exempt

Department: Student Support Services

Prepared Date: March 20, 2025; June 2, 2025

Typical Work Year: 191 days during the Academic Calendar for the school district. Additional days available for individuals who want to work during the summer months to support Extended School Year (ESY) programming.

SUMMARY:

The RBT will provide social skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children throughout the district at assigned locations. The RBT will collect data on programs, assist with teacher and staff training, and assist the BCBA/Behavior Specialist and School Psychologists with behavioral assessments as needed. The RBT will be responsible for supporting in classrooms and modeling behavioral interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct behavioral intervention in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements. Follow and record data for behavioral training protocols, collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
• Effectively communicate with school staff regarding student progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Behavior Specialist. Collaborate with school teams, including parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Behavior Specialist, special education administration, and co-workers.
• Assist the BCBA with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments as requested.
• Assist with school staff training in line with student's individualized Behavior Intervention Plans as requested by the Special Education Teacher and BCBA.
• Assist school staff in supporting students in times of crisis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college ,e.g. associates degree, or 48 semester hours of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) qualifications) prior to being hired.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with behavior management and intervention systems is required. Experience working with children or adolescents with special needs. Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

Registered Behavior Technician Certification is required for this position unless the individual is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Will be required to complete CPI training.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to utilize FBAs to support plan development.
• Ability to implement IEP's, 504's, and behavior support plans.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.