Multi-Site Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Home Campus: Akron

Description

Job Title/Department: Multi-Site Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Home Campus: Akron 

Position Availability: Remainder of the 2023-2024 school year

Employee Classification: Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Employee Reports To: Director of Academics and Teacher Development 

Employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel from primary "home" work location.

Summary

Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children in grades K-8 with special learning challenges. Currently there are campuses in Akron, Lyndhurst, Westlake and soon to be Brecksville (open Fall 2024) that offer unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that respect diverse faith traditions.

Job Purpose

The primary function of the Registered Behavior Technician is to provide behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Other Health Impairments and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. The Registered Behavior Technician will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students that require consistent and behavioral support during the school day. The position's primary campus is Akron, with the ability for the employee to travel to other Julie Billiart School campus locations as requested. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties to be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

• Provides assistance to behavioral therapists in developing behavioral therapy programs
• Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
• Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Maintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping practices
• Provide consultation, training, and assistance to instructional team members in strategies and methodologies for working with students who have behavioral, adaptive, and or social/communication challenges
• Conduct in-service training, workshops, and presentations to develop skills and establish consistent practices throughout the students' school experience
• When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
• Participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by Julie Billiart Schools
• Seek creative options for ensuring continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings
• Conduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed.
• Collaborate with families as appropriate

Professional Development

• Participates in continuing education and professional development and other training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Reviews current developments, changing legal requirements, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as team meetings and program visitations.

Performs other tasks and duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Academics and Teacher Development.

Requirements

Education Required

• Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in Behavioral Support Interventions
• Must have obtained or be in process of obtaining Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Experience

• A minimum of two years recent experience working with individuals who have behavioral and social/communication challenges  
• Knowledge of early childhood and autism assessment tools and procedures and thorough knowledge of child development 
• Experience developing positive behavior support plans and programs; experience teaching social interaction and play skills
• Knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis and discrete trial training; ability to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents and professionals; competence in analyzing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment plans and behavioral programs, and monitoring progress.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and desire to learn new skills and improve professional qualifications.

Requirements

 Qualifications

Required Skills and abilities:

• Strong communication skills to work with a diverse team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use required software.
• Ability for the employee to travel to other Julie Billiart School campus locations as requested.  
• Ability to problem-solve and assist in decision making, including during emergencies.
• Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion.
• Work productively to develop relationships with students, families and other support personnel.
• Proven creative abilities, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization for file maintenance and record-keeping.
• Belief and commitment to the JB way and mission and to embracing the Sisters of Notre Dame's philosophies and teachings

Working Conditions

• The work of the Registered Behavior Technician requires movement to a variety of locations within the school.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, stand, talk, walk, sit, see, and hear (corrected or uncorrected). 
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

Direct Reports

• None

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications or physical demands associated with the position.
Julie Billiart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Julie Billiart Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.