Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Title:  Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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Position Purpose: 

The RBT provides behavioral support to students with disabilities under the supervision of a BCBA. The RBT will assist in the implementation of intervention plans and data collection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certified as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). It is a requirement to maintain this certification while employed as an RBT.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents that display challenging behaviors within the public education setting preferred.
  • Ability to prepare for and collect data.
  • Ability to remain calm during high needs situations.
  • Certified in the Mandt System and/or willing to become certified.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Positive interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge and openness to learning about different cultures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both oral and written, ability to communicate well with school personnel, staff, district office staff, and families.
  • Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.

 

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

  • Supports in the implementation of programs and best practices related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with autism and other disabilities.
  • Provides programmatic behavior coaching support to staff as needed in general education and special education classrooms.
  • Collaborates with other school-based professionals (school psychologists, special education staff, counselors, etc.) to provide a system of support for students.
  • Collaborates with and supports instructional staff in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote student’s educational, physical, and/or social-emotional development in order to access the general education curriculum.
  • Works directly with students who present complex and challenging behaviors that require specialized support.
  • Modeling the implementation of behavior plans and other appropriate interventions for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges in the school setting.
  • Developing data collection systems and assisting in the team in collecting data in order to monitor the effectiveness of the intervention plan.
  • Adhering to Applied Behavior Analysis standards and practices.
  • Communicating frequently and consistently with special education teachers, BCBAs and other team members.
  • Regularly attend team meetings.
  • Works collaboratively to support the special education department and district’s vision, mission, and goals.
  • Supports Multi-Tier System of Support for Behavior district initiatives.
  • Works with and understands a diverse student population.
  • Shows evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by district policy.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the mission & vision of the OPS district.

 

Additional Duties:

 

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Additional Information

Salary Range: $24.60 – $31.43 per hour.

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time, 8.5 hour day (8:00-4:30) / 10-month / Board of Education approved calendar / Non-Exempt

Contact Information

Omaha Public Schools
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
http://www.ops.org/careers

Brandi Rossman
(p) (531) 299-0240

How to Apply

Interested candidates MUST complete an application on our website.

 

To view the full job description, and to apply, click here.