Substitute School-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Title: Behavior Technician

Reports to: Executive Director, Behavior Lead

FLSA Status: Non\-Exempt

Company: Specialized Therapy Services is an expanding interdisciplinary company that services special education departments of public and charter schools in the San Diego, CA region. The company is a collective of providers to include Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology Specialists, Adaptive Physical Educators, Audiologists, School Psychologists, School Nurses, Music Therapists, Physical Therapists, Mental Health Counselors and Behavioral Therapists. We strive to follow ethical guidelines and deliver individualized care to students with IEP services.

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality, school\-based behavior intervention services to children who are presenting with behavioral concerns or those with various learning challenges or differences resulting in academic delays or social concerns. This position provides quality support for children individually, small groups or in the classroom with developmental delays, various disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The will complete the duties of their level (1, 2, or 3\) as assigned with the focus of implementing behavior modification programs, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with others to target individualized goals according to treatment plans and IEPs. Job responsibilities may vary based on individual experience working with special needs children and background knowledge in a related field.

Pay range dependent upon experience.

This is a Flexible School\-Based position as a substitute RBT

Basic Requirements:

• Actively support student learning in school classrooms.
• Ensure safety of students by implementing behavior plans and building strong relationships with students.
• Providing one\-on\-one or small group support to students as needed.
• Providing direct instruction and support to students with behavioral challenges
• Monitoring student behavior and assisting with classroom management.
• Implementing behavior modification plans and tracking student progress
• Providing ongoing feedback and support to students to help them improve their social and academic skills
• Providing support to students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or learning disabilities.
• Meet regularly with supervisors and regularly collaborate with school teachers.
• Regularly collaborate and communicate effectively with other school staff, students, and families and demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to student needs.
• Observe federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of services
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow special education rules, regulations, procedures and timelines of the special education code.
• Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre\-post assessment.
• Manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Keep careful record of billable hours and update timesheet on a daily basis.
• Maintain data collection and collaborate with BCBA to create treatment plan.
• Collaborate with BCBA to create progress reports in a timely manner according to school policy and company billing policies.

Other Potential Requirements as determined by position level:

Level 1: Entry level Technician (0\-4 Years experience)

• Assisting the teacher with preparing and organizing materials for lessons and activities.
• Supporting the teacher in maintaining accurate student records and documentation.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement effective interventions
• Participating in professional development opportunities to stay up\-to\-date on best practices in education.
• Performing administrative tasks such as taking attendance and managing student records.

Level 2: Mid\-tier technician (5\-9 years’ experience)

• Collaborate with case managers to conduct data collection of behavioral trends to support the development of IEP goals and treatment plans.
• Participating in parent\-teacher conferences and other meetings as needed.
• Perform behavioral skills tracking and conducting assessments as guided by case manager
• Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre\-post assessment.
• Coordination and maintenance of department supplies/testing kits, protocols

Level 3: Behavior Analyst Student \+ Trainer (10 \+\-years’ experience)

• Collaborate with the Behavioral Lead facilitating training while in the field on behavioral intervention strategies to lower level staff.
• Conduct IOA data to ensure reliability of BT data
• Monitor lower level staff for gaps in knowledge and collaborate with training team on target areas
• Collaborate with Case Manager to support with parent training minutes
• Performing administrative tasks such as monitoring and updating student records to match case manager/teacher record keeping methods.
• Current enrollment in Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst Program

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:

• Current certification as Registered Behavior Technician preferred but not required
• Proficient in knowledge of school academic content and skills as well as behavioral needs;
• Versed in ABA and its adjoining techniques and strategies (i.e., DTT, PRT, PECS, NET, etc.)
• Experience working with students with complex profiles;
• A commitment to working with underserved youth
• 1\-9 years directly related experience in a pediatric setting.
• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations (TB) valid within the last year.
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation excluding virtual providers only.
• Ability to travel to school sites and/or clinics for in\-person providers. Virtual providers are exempt from this requirement.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, Professional, Responsible
• Dedicated to work with children with special needs.
• Ethical
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communicate in the spirit of cooperation, compassion and openness.
• Demonstrate cultural competence through understanding others cultures, understanding cultural differences and valuing the importance of culture and valuing the difference.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft and Google documents.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

There are prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone, demeanor, and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each client. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties such as self\-injurious behaviors, elopement, physical/emotional dysregulation. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push and pull to teach and or therapeutic activities for clients throughout the day. There are prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer to complete necessary paperwork using typing or speech to text. Specific vision abilities required to read printed materials and a computer screen; including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess alertness and stamina to perform daily duties with attention to detail and work indoors. The work requires light physical exertion including occasional lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds. Ability to lift and safely transport materials in and out of vehicles/schools. Effective hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone/computer is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position. Note: Physical Demands may vary for virtual workers. Please reference the Employee Remote Agreement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The duties of this job are almost always indoors which is climate controlled. Working conditions are normal for a TK\-12 school and/or pediatric clinic. In school settings, during times of inclement weather, providers are able to use their best judgment to determine if working indoors is most appropriate. Employees are frequently in the presence of students, other employees, school staff and student parents while working in person, virtually or having conversations on the phone. The office/school temperature is climate\-controlled but may from time to time be warmer than normal (summer) or colder (winter). The sound level is generally quiet however can vary based on school class/activities (recess, PE, etc), client engagement or behavior. The employee often performs work in an unsupervised setting.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: $18\.00 \- $36\.44 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92116 (Required)

Work Location: In person