Registered Behavior Technician - Autism Program, Florida Mesa Elementary School, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join the team and provide support to the students in the Autism Center at Florida Mesa Elementary School.  The specialized program for Autism focuses on building functional communication, social interaction, foundational academics, and adaptive skills throughout the school day.  The program provides comprehensive, small-group direct instruction for each student to reach their goals. Students also have the opportunity to participate in meaningful, inclusive learning activities to the extent that is appropriate for each individual student.

Must hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification at time of hire.  This position is 1.0 FTE, includes benefits and begins April 11, 2025 or ASAP.

Job Title:  Registered Behavior Technician  

Pay Grade:  Managerial/Technical Non Exempt

Department: Student Support Services    

Prepared Date: March 20, 2025

Typical Work Year:  188 days during the Academic Calendar for the school district.  Additional days available for individuals who want to work during the summer months to support Extended School Year (ESY) programming.  

SUMMARY: 

The RBT will provide social skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children in the Autism Program.  The RBT will collect data on programs, assist with teacher and staff training, and assist the Behavior Specialist and School Psychologists with behavioral assessments as needed. The RBT will be responsible for supporting in classrooms and modeling behavioral interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• • Provide direct behavioral intervention in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements. Follow and record data for behavioral training protocols, collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
  • Effectively communicate with school staff regarding student progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Behavior Specialist. Collaborate with the school team, including parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Behavior Specialist, special education administration, and co-workers.
  • Assist the BCBA with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments as requested.
  • Assist with school staff training in line with student’s individualized Behavior Intervention Plans as requested by the Special Education Teacher and BCBA.
  • Assist school staff in supporting students in times of crisis.  
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college ,e.g. associates degree, or 48 semester hours of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) qualifications) prior to being hired.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with behavior management and intervention systems is required.  Experience working with children or adolescents with special needs.  Experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to utilize FBAs to support plan development.
• Ability to implement IEP’s, 504’s, and behavior support plans.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.

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