Job Description:
Summary:
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a key member of NBFA's Student Support Services and Climate Team and is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and emotionally responsive learning environment in which every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Working directly with the Culture and Climate Specialist and under the supervision of the Principal or their designee, the RBT collaborates with teachers, school counselors, special educators, related service providers, and families to provide direct behavioral interventions and support to students with social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs.
Principal Responsibilities:
Student Behavioral Support
- Provide individualized and small-group behavioral support.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
- Teach replacement behaviors, coping, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.
- Support students during instruction and unstructured times.
- Promote student independence through gradual fading of supports.
Emotionally Responsive & Restorative Practices
- Use emotionally responsive practices to co-regulate students.
- Facilitate restorative conversations.
- Model trauma-informed interactions.
- Support teachers with restorative classroom practices.
Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Respond using approved de-escalation strategies.
- Assist with crisis response and safety planning.
- Document behavioral incidents.
- Participate in post-incident debriefings.
Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Collect and maintain behavioral data.
- Monitor progress toward behavioral goals.
- Participate in MTSS and student support meetings.
Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with staff and families.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in professional learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in education, psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, social work, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, social-emotional, and/or autism-related needs, preferably in a school setting.
- Experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), collecting and analyzing behavioral data, and using data to monitor student progress and inform interventions.
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based behavioral intervention and support strategies.
- Knowledge of, or experience implementing, emotionally responsive, restorative, and trauma-informed practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-oriented during challenging or crisis situations.