Position Criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred Willing to consider obtaining RBT certification or is currently holding certification as a

Registered Behavior Technician Performance Criteria:

Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the student of social interaction with the RBT Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording Collaborates with Elevate Learning Center staff to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment Assisting with skill acquisition activities, including teaching skills and reinforcing learned behaviors under the direction of the special education teacher. Reassessment as appropriate in alignment with IEP.

Physical Demands:

The Special Education Associate job demands require: occasional maximum lift of 25 lbs from floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 25 lbs for 30 ft; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs; occasional grip force of 30 lbs; frequent bend; frequent crouch; frequent neck rotation; frequent trunk rotation; frequent standing; frequent walking; occasional forward reach; occasional overhead reach; occasional lateral/sideways reach; occasional hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; occasional sitting; occasional crouch/kneel. B ackground check completion and pre-employment physical required prior to employment.