Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Oswego Community Unit School District is currently recruiting for the position of Registered Behavior Technician. These full-time, school year only, at-will positions will be responsible for providing classroom-based behavioral supports under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

The recommended candidates for these positions will receive a starting salary of $20.00 per hour, 75% district contribution toward medical and dental insurance, % contribution toward vision insurance, 12 paid sick days per year, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

BENEFITS : Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.

What's more, CUSD provides a % claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Certification Registered Behavior Technician required.
• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician in a school setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous and discontinuous measurement procedures.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, team members, other district staff, and students required.
• Ability to transport one's self to various sites across the district as directed.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Ability to obtain a certificate of good health and freedom from communicable disease as required under the Illinois School Code.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for providing classroom-based behavioral supports to students.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Measurement & Assessment :

• Prepares for, implements, and enters the results of measurement procedures.
• Conducts preference assessments, and assists with individualized and functional assessment procedures.

Skill Acquisition & Behavior Reduction :

• Interprets, conducts the necessary preparations for, and implements skill acquisition plans as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Interprets behavior reduction plans, implements interventions for behavior reduction, and executes crisis / emergency procedures in accordance with District protocol.

Documentation & Reporting :

• Maintains open and effective lines of communication with Board Certified Behavior Analysts, educators, and building / district administration.
• Generates objective notes and documentation for service verification in accordance with District protocol.
• Complies with Federal and State Laws and Regulations, and Board of Education policies regarding the confidentiality of internal information and student records.

Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice :

• Maintains professional boundaries, and actively avoids conflicts of interest.
• Maintains Registered Behavior Technician certification, and complies with recertification requirements.
• Ensures that communication with stakeholders occurs in the time, place, and manner directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and building / district administration.
• Responds appropriately to feedback and strives toward continual improvement of professional practice.
• Respects the inherent dignity and worth of all students, staff, and families.
• Maintains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Other :

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Exhibits manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to write with pen / pencil and paper; to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without visual aids;
• hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; to bend, stoop, climb stairs;

and to lift up to 30 pounds individually or 50 pounds with assistance.