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Young World Physical Education lists this Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) opportunity in wakefield, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 20, :00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 28, 2026
Job Description
Position: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Grade: Supervisory Aide
Reports To: Building Administrator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with district policies and procedures along with state regulations and laws
Communicate effectively with colleagues and school teams
Be reliable and timely for scheduled work, meetings, trainings, and supervision
Maintain professionalism and professional relationships and boundaries
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
Implement behavior plans as developed by school teams
Collect data and maintain records and logs as assigned
Participate in trainings and professional development as assigned
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Work independently
Support personal care needs of children (dressing, washing, feeding, changing diapers, toileting schedule, etc.) as needed
Review and assist students with subject matter individually and/or in small groups
Monitors lunch periods, recess and hallways
Maintain safety of students in classroom (including de-escalation and following Safety Cares protocols)
Monitors students during periods of brief teacher absence
Perform other related work as required, consistent with position summary
Complete Compuclaim/ Medicaid logs
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Three (3) exceptions to this particular qualification: those hired before January 1, 1999; those with certification as a TA in another state; those with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and who have completed coursework or other training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards (district’s decision).
Meet at least one of the following requirements: Successfully pass the ParaPro Assessment, complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education, or obtain an associate's or higher degree.
Be at least 19 years of age.
Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course.
Passed the exam and maintain a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within one year of employment.
Complete and hold Safety Cares certification.
Some knowledge of modern educational practices and procedures.
Ability to deal with students in a de-escalating and non-confrontational manner.
Ability to maintain order and decorum in assigned areas.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn assigned duties and adhere to prescribed procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Must meet mandated state and federal requirements.
2 years relevant experience working with children.
Successfully passed a BCI check.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those the employee needs to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, lift, and run to promote instruction and safety of children. At times, these physical demands can be frequent in nature and could include lifting, bending, stopping, kneeling, squatting, and/or climbing or descending stairs. Other physical demands include writing, phone, and computer skills. In some cases, self-care routines are required with the student.
Use hands to finger, handle, feel
Reach in all directions
See
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation
Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment
Work outside in temperature and/or humidity extremes, with slippery and/or uneven surfaces, biological exposure (insects, plants, etc.) and sunlight exposure
Work Position (Percentage of Time)
Standing 45%
Walking 45%
Sitting 10%
Body Movement (Frequency)
Lifting (up to 20 lbs.) - Occasional/frequent
Pulling/pushing loads - Occasional/frequent
Bending/Stooping - Occasional/frequent
Kneeling/Squatting - Occasional/frequent
Reaching overhead - Occasional/frequent
Climbing/descending stairs - Frequent (depending upon location)
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide
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Worksite address
wakefield, RI, 02880, US
Who can apply
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