DeSoto Parish Schools
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional
DeSoto Parish Schools, Mansfield, Louisiana, United States, 71052
Position Type:Support Staff/Paraprofessional/SpEd
Date Posted:11/27/2023
Location:Department of Special Services Registered Behavior Technician Job Description Position/Title: Registered Behavior Technician or RBT
Reports to: BCBA and/or Director of Special Services
Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district.The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day.The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification.This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.2. Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior3. Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP)4. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes5. Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time6. Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.7. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff8. When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors9. Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.10. Participate as a member of the school crisis team11. Attend IEP meetings as requested12. Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs13. Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff14. Work with multiple students, wide-variety of age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, work at multiple sites during the school year15. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from off the floor, all with ease. Job will be physically demanding at times.
Education and/or Required Experience: Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification. A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.
Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements: Ability to work as a member of a cohesive teamAbility to lead/model behavior support strategies for othersAbility to take and respond to direction of superiorsAbility to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusionRemain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are unsafe, and maintain physical requirements listed under essential dutiesMust be flexible, creative and problem solving oriented in approachDemonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all agesAbility to give attention to detail and strong communication skillsAll other requirements of employment
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Date:
Date Posted:11/27/2023
Location:Department of Special Services Registered Behavior Technician Job Description Position/Title: Registered Behavior Technician or RBT
Reports to: BCBA and/or Director of Special Services
Summary: The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students in-district.The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support during the school day.The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the requirements of RBT certification.This is not an instructional support position, although the RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.2. Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior3. Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP)4. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes5. Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time6. Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.7. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff8. When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors9. Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.10. Participate as a member of the school crisis team11. Attend IEP meetings as requested12. Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs13. Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff14. Work with multiple students, wide-variety of age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, work at multiple sites during the school year15. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from off the floor, all with ease. Job will be physically demanding at times.
Education and/or Required Experience: Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification. A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training.
Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements: Ability to work as a member of a cohesive teamAbility to lead/model behavior support strategies for othersAbility to take and respond to direction of superiorsAbility to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusionRemain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are unsafe, and maintain physical requirements listed under essential dutiesMust be flexible, creative and problem solving oriented in approachDemonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all agesAbility to give attention to detail and strong communication skillsAll other requirements of employment
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Date: