26-27 DCHS Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist with students in need of behavioral support. The Behavior Paraprofessional will be responsible for implementing predetermined behavioral interventions and supports. 

 Essential Job Functions

 - Identify students that are at-risk for developing behavior problems by collecting data via multiple provided sources

- Within a collaborative team, select behavior interventions based upon the unique needs of the individual student

- Implement specific supports and intervention with fidelity

 - Collect and monitor data to ensure success and if needed change tactics 

- Collaborate with other Behavior Paraprofessionals across the district

- Participate in trainings as needed provided by certified staff and/or consultants

- Works with students individually and in small groups to support behavioral goals

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student progress 

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision

- Assists staff with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

 Additional Duties:

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required 

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

 Qualifications Profile

 - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act 

- Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt