Norwalk Public Schools
Register Behavior Technician - RBT
Norwalk Public Schools, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860
Position Type:Specialized Learning/Paraeducator-Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Date Posted:7/31/2024
Location:Cranbury Elementary School
Date Available:August/20242024-2025 SCHOOL YEARREGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT)CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and clinical supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT Paraeducator works with students individually or in a small group to implement individually designed interventions and behavior protocols to assist students to master Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directivesFollow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safetyFollow Department of Specialized Learning's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of IEP goalsApplies ABA principles consistently in interactions with studentsAssist students with disabilities to participate in general education and/or special education classroomsMay assist in providing interventions, across settings, school, community, home, vocationally-related job site, etc. as written in student's IEPCollect and record data as per the schedule of the student's Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan for the specific student(s)Enter data into electronic data collection system required by the Department of Specialized LearningAssist in review data for progress monitoring and assist with reporting trends to Department of Specialized LearningAssist in review and share data reports and student progress monitoring data for instruction and behavior in a format provided by the Department of Specialized LearningImplement toilet schedules or feeding programs as written in student's IEPAssist and facilitate student interaction with peers during classroom instruction, recess, co-curricular and non- instructional activities as written in student's IEPDocument the level of prompting to ensure the student's access to curriculum and instructionImplement the following in consultation with Department of Specialized Learning: discrete trial training, behavioral contracts, plans for generalization, response cost procedures, select reinforcers, use of contingent or non-contingent breaks, design token economy and point systems, use planned ignoring or extinction tactics, use systematic attention and approval tactics, provide opportunities for practice of social skill individually and with typical peer models, use positive practice and self-correction tactics, provide opportunities to maintain self- directed behavior, use and selects prompt levels, use group contingencies, implement plans to decrease externalizing, self-injurious, stereotypy or escape behaviorsRecord student progress using observational data collection and standardized assessments under the direction of the Department of Specialized Learning with training provided by departmentMay participate in related service sessions to assist in the generalization of the skills throughout the school day as written in student's IEP or at the direction of the special education supervisorMay implement the student(s) Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan across settings including during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses or public transportation for field trips by facilitating and encouraging interaction with peers as written in student's IEPMay participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings as requested by the team or parentAssist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculumAssist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self- management, food preparation and/or feedingMaintain respect at all times for confidential information and report any concerns or requests directly to the Department of Specialized Learning and/or Principal
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skills and ability to follow directions with accuracyAbility to enter and record data with accuracy on the format prescribed by the districtAbility to review data trendsAbility to work effectively with othersAbility to implement behavior intervention plans, independence plans and discrete trial training with fidelityOrganizational and problem solving skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree (preferred) orAssociates Degree (60 college credits), orHigh School Diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of Para-Pro.Two (2) plus years successful experience under the direct documented clinical supervision of a BCBA and has completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification under the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardSpecific experience working with students with high management needsParticipate in required crisis prevention strategies and restraint procedures training arranged and provided by the School DistrictWillingness to participate in District offered professional development, continuing education and/or trainingBackground check and current fingerprinting
Days: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly)Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreementGroup: TwoBargaining Unit: NFEPWork Year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)Benefits: Medical, Dental, VisionApply atwww.norwalkps.org/applynowClick "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
07.31.2024
Date Posted:7/31/2024
Location:Cranbury Elementary School
Date Available:August/20242024-2025 SCHOOL YEARREGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT)CRANBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the special education teacher and clinical supervision of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT Paraeducator works with students individually or in a small group to implement individually designed interventions and behavior protocols to assist students to master Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directivesFollow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safetyFollow Department of Specialized Learning's oral or written directions to assist in the implementation of IEP goalsApplies ABA principles consistently in interactions with studentsAssist students with disabilities to participate in general education and/or special education classroomsMay assist in providing interventions, across settings, school, community, home, vocationally-related job site, etc. as written in student's IEPCollect and record data as per the schedule of the student's Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan for the specific student(s)Enter data into electronic data collection system required by the Department of Specialized LearningAssist in review data for progress monitoring and assist with reporting trends to Department of Specialized LearningAssist in review and share data reports and student progress monitoring data for instruction and behavior in a format provided by the Department of Specialized LearningImplement toilet schedules or feeding programs as written in student's IEPAssist and facilitate student interaction with peers during classroom instruction, recess, co-curricular and non- instructional activities as written in student's IEPDocument the level of prompting to ensure the student's access to curriculum and instructionImplement the following in consultation with Department of Specialized Learning: discrete trial training, behavioral contracts, plans for generalization, response cost procedures, select reinforcers, use of contingent or non-contingent breaks, design token economy and point systems, use planned ignoring or extinction tactics, use systematic attention and approval tactics, provide opportunities for practice of social skill individually and with typical peer models, use positive practice and self-correction tactics, provide opportunities to maintain self- directed behavior, use and selects prompt levels, use group contingencies, implement plans to decrease externalizing, self-injurious, stereotypy or escape behaviorsRecord student progress using observational data collection and standardized assessments under the direction of the Department of Specialized Learning with training provided by departmentMay participate in related service sessions to assist in the generalization of the skills throughout the school day as written in student's IEP or at the direction of the special education supervisorMay implement the student(s) Behavior intervention plan, IEP or independence plan across settings including during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses or public transportation for field trips by facilitating and encouraging interaction with peers as written in student's IEPMay participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings as requested by the team or parentAssist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculumAssist and support students to develop independent living skills including hygiene, transportation, self- management, food preparation and/or feedingMaintain respect at all times for confidential information and report any concerns or requests directly to the Department of Specialized Learning and/or Principal
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skills and ability to follow directions with accuracyAbility to enter and record data with accuracy on the format prescribed by the districtAbility to review data trendsAbility to work effectively with othersAbility to implement behavior intervention plans, independence plans and discrete trial training with fidelityOrganizational and problem solving skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree (preferred) orAssociates Degree (60 college credits), orHigh School Diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of Para-Pro.Two (2) plus years successful experience under the direct documented clinical supervision of a BCBA and has completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification under the Behavior Analyst Certification BoardSpecific experience working with students with high management needsParticipate in required crisis prevention strategies and restraint procedures training arranged and provided by the School DistrictWillingness to participate in District offered professional development, continuing education and/or trainingBackground check and current fingerprinting
Days: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly)Salary: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreementGroup: TwoBargaining Unit: NFEPWork Year: August - June (10 Months/40 weeks)Benefits: Medical, Dental, VisionApply atwww.norwalkps.org/applynowClick "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
07.31.2024