Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education K-12

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Instructional Facilitator with direction from the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Behavior Specialist, the Special Education K-12 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will support students and staff and help facilitate and support individual Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions. Following specific guidance from the BCBA, the RBT will focus on implementing and supporting instructional components based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). The RBT will utilize data collection procedures and be responsible for assisting with protocols for data analysis. The RBT will also carry out training plans for the professional development of staff and may also participate in training or workshops for parents. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

Certification/Licensure: 

• Current Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 

Experience: 

• One (1) year of experience working with children with various disabilities  

• One (1) year of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited challenging or dangerous behaviors. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in education, elementary education, or a related field.  

• Current behavioral intervention training certification  

• Current crisis intervention approaches use certification 

• Three (3) years of experience working with children with various disabilities  

• Three (3) years of experience working with children or adolescents who have exhibited challenging or dangerous behaviors. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in the areas of discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, discrimination training, stimulus control transfer procedures, chaining, shaping, prompting, maintenance and generalization, using of token economy systems, antecedent interventions, differential reinforcement, extinction, and crisis intervention.  

• Provide evidence-based instructional support and assistance to the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Specialist, and the school-based instructional team who are implementing the Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions for students.  

• Assist school staff in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions.  

• Support teachers and other members of the school-based instructional team in preparing instructional and behavioral support materials for students.  

• Provide support for students transitioning between grade levels.  

• Provide support to transportation staff in the implementation of behavior plans while students are transported.  

• Collect continuous, discontinuous, ABC and other types of data; enter data into graphing tools, update graphs, and provide clerical support to assist others in tracking student progress and maintain supervision logs supporting Behavioral Intervention Plans and Instructional Interventions. 

• Conduct preference assessments and train staff on their purpose and use.  

• Assist with training which includes modeling, coaching and constructive feedback of behavioral and instructional strategies for the school-based team.  

• Maintain observation/session notes based on weekly support for students and staff. 

• Attend monthly school-based and Department of Special Education team/staff meetings.  

• Participate in and attend weekly/bi-weekly supervision meetings with Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 

Employee Safety 

• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their work. 

• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting the same to the appropriate administrator. 

Working Hours 

• The duty day for this position is 7.5 hours which will include a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free lunch period.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  
 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.  

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 

Compensation 

This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is Grade IX on the HCEA-ESP Secretary and Assistants salary scale. Step placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.      

Retirement 

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.  

Benefits 

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit. 

Pre-Employment Requirements 

Professional references will be contacted prior to any employment offer. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors. 

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing. 

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship. 

For questions regarding this posting, please contact:     Denise_Lee@hcpss.org 

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To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.