The Registered Behavior Technician will provide intensive behavior support services to students  in-district. The RBT will work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to implement  behavior support plans for students that require consistent and significant behavioral support  during the school day. The Registered Behavior Technician will meet all of the  requirements of RBT certification. This is not an instructional support position, although the  RBT may provide some instructional support to students as needed.  

1. Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.

2. Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior 

3. Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior  Intervention Plans. (BIP) 

4. Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes 

5. Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement  the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time 

6. Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and   recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.  

7. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff 

8. When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe   behaviors (Safety Care)

9. Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well  as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.  

10. Attend student consult meetings as requested 

11. Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs 

12. Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing  input to teachers and other support staff 

13. Work with multiple students with a wide-variety of age ranges, as assigned by the  administration, case manager, and/or BCBA.

14. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, use stairs, get up and down from off the floor, all with  ease. 

Job will be physically demanding at times.

Education and/or Required Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral  Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered  Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification.

A minimum of 2 years previous experience working with students who require behavior support is preferred. 

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training  course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention  training.  

Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements:

Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team 

Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others 

Ability to take and respond to direction of superiors 

Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion 

Remain physically fit in order to maintain capability to physically intervene when students are  unsafe, and maintain physical requirements listed under essential duties 

Must be flexible, creative and problem solving oriented in approach 

Demonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all ages 

Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills 

All other requirements of employment

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff.  Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.