Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Location: Dolbeare Elementary School
Qualification:
- RBT certification
- Associate's Degree or higher
- Previous experience working with children with autism or in the field of ABA
- Experience with data collection and reporting on student progress
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Summary:
Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RBT to join the STRIVE Program. STRIVE is a program serving students with Autism through highly individualized, evidence-based instruction rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The STRIVE Program is supported by a BCBA, a lead special education teacher, and a team of support staff who collaborate closely to implement high-quality instruction using the ACE ABA Software System developed by the New England Center for Children (NECC). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student growth, teamwork, and inclusive practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, including implementing discrete trials
- Assist in creating, implementing, and monitoring progress of individualized programming (including facilitating social skills groups)
- Assist in delivering direct behavior-analytic services, implementing behavior plans, and collecting and graphing data
- Assist in the development of IEPs
- Continuously monitor student’s response to treatment through data collection methods
- Implement behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
- Support students with various ADLs (including toileting), when needed
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Perform other related duties, as required
Work Year: 190 days total (180 school days + 10 days). There is an opportunity to work the Extended School Year Program in the summer as well, if you choose to do so.
Work Day: 7.5 hours Monday - Friday. Schedule is consistent with the district calendar.
Compensation: competitive rate per hour commensurate with experience