Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of The Pioneer Health Group, the RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close clinical supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and implementation of behavior support plans developed by the BCBA in collaboration with the classroom teacher. The RBT may collect data and conduct certain types of assessments( e.g. stimulus preference assessments ) The RBT’s employment supervisor is the director of Pioneer Health Group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during

instructional activities. Assists in modifying classroom environment and homework

lessons for students requiring modifications.

2. Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.

3. Collect data and measure outcomes.

4. Conduct assessment of behaviors and stimulus preferences. .

5. Assist students with skill acquisition.

6. Monitor student’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom and accompany

students to areas on campus.

7. Daily record and maintain accurate data representing student's progress, occurrences

of problem behaviors and other student information.

8. Assist in introduction of items/targets as appropriate and according to the written

protocol or as directed by Behavior Analyst.

9. Relay observations and suggestions to Behavior Analyst

10.Collaborate with the treatment team.

11.Maintain confidentiality to protect students, families and staff.

12.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.

13.Participates in testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social

progress.

14.Assist in preparing and maintaining intervention materials

15.Participate in and contribute to bi-weekly staff meetings

16.Attends a variety of in-service training sessions and other related meetings.

17.Perform duties while adhering to the ethical requirements as outlined by the Behavior

Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com/rbt)

18.Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be

supplemented as necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Safe child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to special

education students.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Effective interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies, procedures and protocols

• Assessment techniques

• Data collection methods

• Basic record keeping techniques.

• Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS).

• Appropriate classroom procedures and conduct.

Ability to:

• Properly monitor and assist students with activities;

• Effectively communicate and possess interpersonal skills to interact with those in the

course of work to exchange or convey information and in receiving work direction.

• Function independently and wisely in a variety of unique, often stressful, situations.

• Remain calm and respond appropriately in an emergency situation.

• Maintain confidentiality to protect privacy of students, families and staff.

• Maintain order, discipline, and interest of children;

• Learn behavior modification, disciplinary techniques and specialized physical health

care needs of students.

• Demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward children with

special needs, including those with disruptive emotional characteristics.

• Use modern office equipment, computer and software applications;

• Perform routine basic mathematical calculations;

• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Prepare simple memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence;

• Read and interpret routine information from schedules, memos, and/or other written

documentation;

• Support team in a professional & collaborative approach.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma with minimum of 1 year working with individuals with special needs.

• Bachelor's in Human Services or Behavioral Science degree preferred.

• A current RBT certification is preferred

• Obtain and maintain annual CPR/First Aid certification, TB Screening, and background checks

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent ( required )

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

License/Certification:

RBT Certification (Preferred)