Position title:	Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Reports to:	Director of Specialized Services
Employment category:	Full-Time/10-Month/Hourly
FLSA status:	Non-Exempt

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work one-to-one basis with children with special educational needs to help them succeed. MACS has a culture of respect and kindness. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The duties of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support communication, social, behavioral, and daily skill development
• Follow treament and behavior intervention plan
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children in a supportive environment
• Motivates and encourages students using positive reinforcement and kindness
• Implements and supports the positive behavior systems and restorative practices used at MACS
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Accurately keep record of students progress
• Collaborate with families and administrative team 
• Performs other duties, as needed and as assigned by supervisors

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing direct instructional support to students, in an urban school setting is required
• Experience working with special needs students is preferred
• Current and acceptable FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse clearances
• A flexible personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, celebrates success, and responds positively to adversity, with interpersonal skills that relate well with students, staff, administration, parents
• A strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record
• Strong communication skills

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) include:

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children and teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone and handheld transceiver.
• Working as part of a team of educators.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.