Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Position title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Reports to: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Licensure as required by the state of Massachusetts.
• Experience working with children or individuals with special needs.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
• Ability to collect and interpret data effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Essential Functions:

• The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions:
• Implement behavior intervention plans as designed by the BCBA to support students in achieving their academic and social-emotional goals.
• Collect and record data on student behaviors, progress, and program effectiveness.
• Assist in conducting behavior assessments and provide input on behavior interventions.
• Provide one-on-one support to students in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, resource rooms, and social environments.
• Use evidence-based behavioral strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, and task analysis to address student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff to ensure consistency in behavior support across environments.
• Attend training sessions and professional development as required to maintain RBT certification.
• Maintain open communication with the supervising BCBA and school personnel to provide updates on student progress and any emerging needs or concerns.
• Assist with crisis intervention and use approved physical management techniques when necessary.
• Support social and academic inclusion efforts for students with disabilities.
• Adhere to all Ipswich Public Schools policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines related to student confidentiality and behavior support.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Exhibits the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintains confidentiality
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators, and the school community
• Demonstrates the ability to work with teachers and students to support students in the general education classroom
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to physically support and, if necessary, manage students exhibiting aggressive behaviors using approved techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.