Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Madison County Schools Special Education Department - Richmond, Kentucky This job is also posted in Madison County Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5615053

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description Position to begin approx. August 1, 2026; contract for 7 hours per day and 180 days per school year. Requirements for the

Position:

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and Required- Associates degree or a minimum of 48 college hours Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or ability to obtain RBT certification within three months of gaining employment. Must be capable of working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavior exceptionalities Safe Crisis Management (SCM) (will be provided by the District)

CLASS TITLE

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

EXEMPT STATUS

Non-Exempt

APPROVED

March 26, 2026 BASIC

FUNCTION

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs at various sites throughout the district, monitors and collects data on behavior and documents progress, and collaborates with school staff to coach and implement behavior interventions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assist with the creation, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA. Ability to read and identify essential components of a written Behavior Intervention Plan and Individualized Behavior Program as it relates to behavior areas in need. Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement Behavior Plans by identifying/describing behavior functions and appropriate reactive strategies for staff to use, modeling scenarios across environments, and assist staff in implementing reactive procedures for problem behavior. Effectively communicate with team members. Assist BCBA with observations and data collection assignments. Assist BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data. Travel to multiple sites within the district as necessary. Assist in the development of reinforcement identification procedures. Maintains regular attendance. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience in developing and evaluating programs based upon the principles of ABA. Child guidance and prompting procedures. Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide range of disabilities including (but not limited to) autism, intellectual disability, emotional disability, and ADHD. Basic computer skills, e-mail, and websites. Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to areas of specialty. Record-keeping techniques. Communication skills. Excellent attendance and professional appearance. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Principles of training and providing work direction. Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

ABILITY TO

Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and staff, both orally and in writing. Print and write legibly. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approval policies and procedures. Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and Required- Associates degree or a minimum of 48 college hours Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or ability to obtain RBT certification within three months of gaining employment. Must be capable of working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavior exceptionalities Safe Crisis Management (SCM) (will be provided by the District)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20 to $23.92 Per Hour Job Requirements