Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - POST Academy/WMHS

Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Location: POST

Qualification:

• RBT certification
• Minimum High school diploma/GED; Associated Degree or higher preferred
• Previous experience working with children with autism or in the field of ABA
• Experience with data collection and reporting on student progress
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Summary: Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a talented RBT to work in the POST Program, a collaborative post-secondary program that provides experiential and educational opportunities in the areas of daily living, employment, community inclusion, recreation, leisure and real-world academic skills in order to promote a successful transition to adulthood. The program's main goal is for young adults to gain the necessary skills to become confident, independent, and integrated members of our community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students in the POST Academy program, including implementing discrete trials
• Assist in creating, implementing, and monitoring progress of individualized programming
• Assist in delivering direct behavior-analytic services, implementing behavior plans, and collecting and graphing data
• Assist in the development of IEPs
• Continuously monitor student's response to treatment through data collection methods
• Implementing behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
• Support students with various ADLs (including toileting), when needed
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Perform other related duties, as required

Work Year: 190 days total (180 school days + 10 days). There is an opportunity to work the Extended School Year Program in the summer as well, if you choose to do so.

Work Day: 7.5 hours Monday - Friday. The schedule is consistent with the district calendar.

Compensation: competitive rate per hour commensurate with experience