Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator,BCBA, Program Manager, teacher, and Program Director, the Registered Behavior Technician will assist, tutor, and instruct students who present with behavioral and/or mental health needs. The Behavior Technician will also assist with the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the Behavior Specialist.
(NO CANCELLATION-Even if your student is absent, you will be assigned another student and you will get paid)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will meet weekly with the behavior specialist to review student progress, data collection, and ethical issues.
• Collecting data using a variety of objective measurements; including continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, and updating graphs.
• Conducting preference assessments, including stimulus preference assessments, social skills assessments, and assist with Functional Behavior Assessment procedures.
• Implementation of chaining procedures, stimulus control transfer, prompts, and fading procedures.
• Implementation of the following behavior change procedures; contingencies of reinforcement, modification of antecedent, differential reinforcement, extinction, and emergency response procedures.
• Completing documentation, including generating objective notes by describing what occurred during the school day.
• Collaborate with Behavior Specialist in providing staff development support in classroom management and other behavioral strategies. This includes modeling, coaching and providing feedback to classroom staff.
• Assist in the implementation of programs for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs (including, but not limited to autism and emotional disturbance).
• Assist in the delivery of professional development in areas related to behavioral and mental health including, but not limited to: educationally related mental health services; functional analysis assessment and data collection, positive behavior intervention and support plans, and evidence-based practices.
• Collect various data in accordance with students’ IEPs, behavior support/intervention plans, and school procedures.
• Maintain student contact logs, student behavior logs, and professional development logs.
• Assist teachers and behavior and mental health team to create and adapt classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs.
• Promote a safe learning environment through continuous supervision of assigned student(s) in classrooms, cafeteria, on school grounds, to/from home and school, on community outings, and other locations as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and structured classroom and school environment.
• Assist students with personal health care needs as needed (washing, brushing teeth, toileting, etc.)
• Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality regarding student-specific information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

• Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Individuals must maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• A work history demonstrating reliability and good attendance.
• A valid California driver’s license.

Education:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• RBT License

Ability to:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Behavior Management and Social Skills Programs
• Concepts of child growth and development
• Crisis and behavior management strategies and positive behavior interventions
• Basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing
• Health and safety standards including universal precautions applicable to handling bodily fluids and other hazardous materials
• Provide support, demonstration, and feedback to staff
• Deal effectively with parents, support staff, teachers, administrators, and students
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Exhibit patience and compassion
• Organize and manage time effectively and work with frequent interruptions
• Work both collaboratively and independently
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Respond to crisis and emergencies in a calm and effective manner
• Learn, explain, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Essential duties require, but are not limited to, the following physical abilities:

• Sit for extended periods of time at a desk, table, low chair, on the floor or on mats, or in classrooms of various configurations.
• See, read, and distinguish colors on a computer screen, educational materials, books, and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
• Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and outdoors, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
• Move quickly on uneven terrain, play yards, and school grounds.
• Push wheelchairs or pull wagons with students.
• Physical agility: lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, and timely fashion, to make good judgments and decisions, and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.

Reports to: Site Program Coordinator and Program Director
To ensure the safety of all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted and TB tested. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their employment. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Benefits
Health benefits (medical & dental), 10 paid sick days, and a 401-(k) retirement plan.
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Directors’ instructions. The Site Program Director, Director of Clinical Services, or designee will complete the evaluation.
RISING STAR SPED ACADEMY SCHOOL IS A TOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE and AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will meet weekly with the behavior specialist to review student progress, data collection, and ethical issues.
• Collecting data using a variety of objective measurements; including continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, and updating graphs.
• Conducting preference assessments, including stimulus preference assessments, social skills assessments, and assist with Functional Behavior Assessment procedures.
• Implementation of chaining procedures, stimulus control transfer, prompts, and fading procedures.
• Implementation of the following behavior change procedures; contingencies of reinforcement, modification of antecedent, differential reinforcement, extinction, and emergency response procedures.
• Completing documentation, including generating objective notes by describing what occurred during the school day.
• Collaborate with Behavior Specialist in providing staff development support in classroom management and other behavioral strategies. This includes modeling, coaching and providing feedback to classroom staff.
• Assist in the implementation of programs for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs (including, but not limited to autism and emotional disturbance).
• Assist in the delivery of professional development in areas related to behavioral and mental health including, but not limited to: educationally related mental health services; functional analysis assessment and data collection, positive behavior intervention and support plans, and evidence-based practices.
• Collect various data in accordance with students’ IEPs, behavior support/intervention plans, and school procedures.
• Maintain student contact logs, student behavior logs, and professional development logs.
• Assist teachers and behavior and mental health team to create and adapt classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs.
• Promote a safe learning environment through continuous supervision of assigned student(s) in classrooms, cafeteria, on school grounds, to/from home and school, on community outings, and other locations as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and structured classroom and school environment.
• Assist students with personal health care needs as needed (washing, brushing teeth, toileting, etc.)
• Participate in meetings and professional development as assigned.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality regarding student-specific information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Essential duties require, but are not limited to, the following physical abilities:

• Sit for extended periods of time at a desk, table, low chair, on the floor or on mats, or in classrooms of various configurations.
• See, read, and distinguish colors on a computer screen, educational materials, books, and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
• Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer, and to perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and outdoors, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
• Move quickly on uneven terrain, play yards, and school grounds.
• Push wheelchairs or pull wagons with students.
• Physical agility: lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, neat, and timely fashion, to make good judgments and decisions, and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments