Registered Behavior Technician

Hillsborough County Public Schools is America’s seventh-largest school district with more than 220,000 students in more than 230 schools. We have a variety of positions and locations in our quickly growing district, and we are dedicated to helping you find the right fit for your career.

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We have a strong relationship with our military community. MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa is an asset for us, and we are an asset to the families stationed there.

Join our team of committed registered behavior technicians! The hourly pay is $16.72. Enjoy the benefits of having board-paid health insurance, generous time off (including spring break (1 week), fall break (1 week), and winter break (2 weeks)), opportunities for professional development, choice of pension or investment for retirement, and more!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides short-term supports for designated settings and/or students on school campuses. Related supports include information gathering for the school problem-solving team, direct instruction and intervention with students, transferring service delivery to site-based personnel, and fading of goals and necessary services.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in conducting functional behavior assessments.

• Conducts fidelity checks to ensure proper implementation of behavior and/or instructional procedures.

• Inputs and analyzes behavior data as trained by the BCBA.

• Assists the BCBA in analyzing student behavioral and instructional (antecedent) data.

• Records behavioral and instructional data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.

• Assesses student reinforcers and reinforcement strategies.

• Implements established classroom behavior management procedures. • Models/assists teachers with implementation of behavior management strategies.

• Implements research-based instructional and behavioral programs.

• Implements district safety management training procedures as prescribed.

• Assists teachers with development of student training materials.

• Assists in implementation of activities of daily living programs, including feeding and toileting.

• Implements program generalization strategies in community, home, and other environments.

• Participates in staff meetings/trainings as directed by the BCBA, including biweekly scheduled supervision meetings with the BCBA.

• Communicates relevant behavior information to classroom staff daily or as needed.

• Completes all forms, reports, and other paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. • Organizes and maintains student/program information.

• Maintains current knowledge of each student's special circumstances and needs.

• Understands the core underlying principles of applied behavior analysis.

• Knows district policies and procedures.

• Possesses knowledge of the schoolwide behavior management system.

• Knows verbal and non-verbal intervention strategies.

• Knows all individual behavior support programs for assigned students.

• Prepares for and conducts skill training sessions.

• Assists with training, modeling, and direct coaching of instructional, para-educational and support staff, and other stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals) who will deliver the intervention and record data.

• Assists with crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.

• Complies with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., restraint and seclusion, abuse and neglect, data collection, storage, and transportation).

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

 

COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.

Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Education: A high school diploma or GED. Completion of 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician coursework, annual competency assessment, and pass the RBT certification examination.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in providing behavior or instructional support to students with disabilities preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Registered Behavior Technician credential under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise intensity 5: Very Loud.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

 

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. • Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

 

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida resident.

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