- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program.
- Act as a liaison in communicating with families, Bucks IU staff, and others about the ongoing needs of the students.
- Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher/BCBA.
- Assist with assessment of student performance, identify needs for remedial training and report such needs to the teacher as follow up.
- Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events; Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed.
- Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers/supervisor.
- Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed;
- Attend required training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as directed by the supervisor/teacher (minimum 40 hours during the first year, Minimum 20 hours per year each subsequent year).
- Achieve a passing score on the Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Credential Training, Competency Assessment and RBT Credentialing Exam.
- After certification occurs, the RBT will be expected to support the program's classroom teacher and behavior analyst by modeling behavior analytic strategies for other staff who work in the program.
- Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills (including toileting), as needed.
- Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording data, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction.
- Participate in supervision from the BCBA and follow recommendations and guidance provided by the BCBA.
- Implements behavior analysis procedures under the guidance, support and direction from the BCBA.
- Annually demonstrate satisfactory implementation of the RBT required competencies in a precise and timely manner.
- Frequently bend and touch toes without significantly bending knees
- Frequently stand in a wide leg stance and move in that position
- Frequently bend up and down at knees 10 times in a row
- Frequently hold at least 50 pounds of weight
- Occasionally sprint at least 50 yards.
- M eet the designation of a Bucks IU "Highly Qualified" Instructional Assistant by showing evidence of at least one of the following:
- Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
- Populations served are intensely challenging. The position requires staff to be aware that individuals served may exhibit aggressive behaviors and/or self-injurious behavior.
- The RBT will need to be alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs according to effective behavior analytic intervention or crisis plan.
- The RBT must be able to handle stressful situations with the utmost professionalism.
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Paraeducator - Registered Behavior Technician in Training: Upper Bucks County - Quakertown, United States - Bucks IU
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: The RBT is a credentialed instructional assistant who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and classroom teacher. The RBT is responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned individuals in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, behavioral, emotional, and social growth. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor/teacher/program behavior analyst. The RBT may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments directed by the teacher/supervisor/behavior analyst. He or she will assist in implementing individualized programs that are appropriate to the populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 5-21 years) with special education needs. The RBT will typically be assigned to a classroom or with an individual student, but may be required to work with individuals from other classrooms, as assigned by supervisors.
Populations served are intensely challenging. The position requires staff to be aware that individuals served may exhibit aggressive behaviors and/or self-injurious behavior. The RBT will need to be alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs according to effective behavior analytic intervention or crisis plan. The RBT must be able to handle stressful situations with the utmost professionalism.
Essential Functions:
Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility: this position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.
Physical Demands: 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Other movements that may be required include:
Travel: Little travel to client locations are expected for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Education:
b. At least 48 college/university credits
c. A high school diploma or equivalency and successfully pass a local assessment. ( Bucks IU considers that a Credential of Competency from the Pennsylvania Department of Education meets this
requirement for those individuals who do not have at least 48 college/university credits or an Associate or B achelor degree .)
Experience:
At least one- years' experience as an instructional assistant or similar position.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and susta ining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
