2026-2027 Registered Behavior Technician - Early Childhood Special Education
$43,472,000–$70,824,000 year
On-siteSpringfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Implement behavior-analytic interventions based on students' Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Assist instructional staff with behavior management techniques to improve students' learning skills, self-care abilities, and social competencies. Collect and document data on student behavior and performance to ensure accurate records and support decision-making. Provide feedback to students on their behavior, reinforcing positive actions and guiding them through problem-solving strategies. Attend meetings, workshops, and training sessions to enhance understanding of ABA principles and student needs. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, including maintaining confidentiality and adhering to district safety practices. Communicate effectively with BCBA, teachers, and other school staff regarding students' progress and behavior needs. Create safe, supportive, and productive learning environments while performing other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 60 college hours completed OR Certificate of completion from a DESE approved Substitute Training Program
- Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Physical intervention training
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Valid Driver's License, with evidence of insurability
- Knowledge of Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies
- Knowledge of child guidance principles, especially as they relate to students with learning and behavioral challenges
- Knowledge of safe practices in classroom environments
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods
- Knowledge of district policies regarding student behavior and safety
- Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Knowledge of reading and writing communication skills
- Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
- Skills to implement behavior interventions
- Skills in collecting accurate data
- Skills in collaborating with teams
- Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
- Ability to work under the supervision of a BCBA
- Ability to follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) consistently
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse teams, including teachers, other school staff, and supervisors
- Ability to maintain professional and ethical standards as outlined by the BACB
- Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents
- Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
- Ability to apply critical thinking/problem-solving to improve work processes
- Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints
- Ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance
- Ability to balance
- Ability to climb
- Ability to crawl
- Ability to crouch
- Ability to feel
- Ability to grasp
- Ability to handle
- Ability to hear
- Ability to kneel
- Ability to have manual dexterity
- Ability to reach
- Ability to perform repetitive motion
- Ability to speak
- Ability to stand
- Ability to stoop
- Ability to talk
- Ability to have visual acuity
- Ability to walk
- Ability to perform Crisis Prevention Institute physical disengagement skills and holds, keeping students and adults safe
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with students with behavior challenges, particularly in an educational setting
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