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Young World Physical Education lists this Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) opportunity in van buren, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), under the direct supervision of the Behavior Analyst, assists in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for students with challenging behavioral needs across a wide variety of age ranges 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed
Effectively communicate with team members
Provide skills instruction to students using behavior reduction protocols based on principles of ABA
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA
Provide modeling and training to teachers and paraprofessionals on how to implement behavior reduction protocols Describe behavior functions and appropriate preventative, replacement, and responsive strategies based on behavior functions
Model scenarios across environments and staff
Assist staff in implementing appropriate de‑escalation and responsive strategies for problem behavior
Assist BCBA with observations and data collection for assessments
Collect and monitor ongoing behavior data
Assist teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior data collection measures
Assist BCBA in analyzing and interpreting data
Assist in the development of reinforcement/preference assessments
Implement and promote positive behavior intervention supports throughout the District, including systems at individual school sites
Assist in creating and/or adapting classroom tasks, materials, and curriculum to meet students’ educational and behavioral needs
When required, provide intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
Assist in providing professional development to educate staff on general ABA skills/principles and evidence based practices
Additional related tasks as assigned by the BCBA, Director of Special Services, or other administration
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and evidence based practices and interventions (e.g., Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training, Social Skills Training, Self‑Regulation Teaching, Functional Communication Training, positive reinforcement, extinction, etc.)
Knowledge of prompting and fading procedures
Understanding of and familiarity with the characteristics for a wide variety of disabilities including, but not limited to, autism, intellectual disability, emotional behavioral disorders, and ADHD
Knowledge of crisis and behavior management strategies and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Basic curriculum knowledge including mathematics, reading, and writing
Understand the needs of students with learning, developmental, and behavioral disabilities and effectively relate to learning situations Be flexible, creative, and utilize problem‑solving approaches based on situations
Maintain the security and confidentiality of records and information
Exercise tact, patience, courtesy, and good judgment in dealing with students and staff
Exercise flexibility to respond to emergency and/or unforeseen situations
Demonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students and staff of all ages
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Age 21+
Maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) issued by the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Complete district provided crisis intervention training
Effective written and oral communication skills
Clean background check
Physical Requirements
Be able to walk short distances to escort children between classrooms and activities
Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift (50 lbs.) and kneel to assist students and apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques
Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
Be able to walk up and down stairs
Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty
In district travel
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports to: Director of Behavior Services (BCBA) and Director of Special Education
Contract: 179 days
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $32,346.50 to $40,652.10 Per Year
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Worksite address
van buren, AR, 72957, US
Who can apply
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