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The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

Registered BT/Educational Support Professional - Woodward Elementary School (767)

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TitleRegistered BT/Educational Support Professional - Woodward Elementary School
Posting ID767
Description

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

 

Registered Behavior Technician - Special Education - Woodward Elementary School - Castle Program



Department:

Student Services

Job Title:

Registered Behavior Technician

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Principal or other

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

Provides a variety of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions to students in a school setting. RBTs may work with individual students and/or small groups of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Registered Behavior Technician Certification
  • Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school or center-based setting.
  • Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents is required.
  • Associate’s degree or minimum of 60 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field

preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.

  • Bachelor’s degree is education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred.
  • Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields is preferred. 



ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

 

  • Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day
  • Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
  • Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team.
  • Implement behavior plans as developed by the team.
  • Assist in data collection
  • Promote social interactions throughout the day
  • Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team.
  • Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family
  • Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other “duties.”
  • Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as assigned by the supervisor or Principal.
  • Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
  • Able to perform the physical requirements as outlined below.



WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Work Environment:  


  • In a school setting working with students who are on IEP’s.
  • Ability to physically support students who utilize specialized equipment such as standers, wheelchairs, supportive seating etc.
  • Able to lift up to 45 lbs. to support students, if needed.
  •  Ability to physically respond to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process (verbal de-escalation is preferred). 
  • Ability to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
  • Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.



 

      Date Updated: 2019

 

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law.  The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$22.50 - $25.00 / Per Hour
LocationStudent Support Services

Applications Accepted

Start Date10/31/2024