2026-2027 Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Grant Funded through 2029)

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

• Non-Exempt

Primary Function

The Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) implements instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and serves as a leader among behavior support staff. Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Lead RBT assists with implementing behavior intervention plans, mentoring RBTs, supporting data collection and fidelity monitoring, training staff, and collaborating with educational teams to promote positive behavioral outcomes and student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Associate's degree or higher preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in implementing behavior support plans as trained by the BCBA and/or school staff
• Ability to collect data daily with high fidelity
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Ability to coach school staff, including RBTs
• Willingness to serve all students
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Awareness of the various characteristics of students with disabilities
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform job related duties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standards
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and patience for children and families

Performance Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
• Provide direct student support in the school setting under the direction and supervision of classroom teachers, special educators, building administrators, and BCBA
• Provide professional communication with staff under the directives of supervisory staff
• Serves as mentor and/or coach for other RBTs
• Assists with onboarding and training other RBTs
• Conducts ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP assessments under guidance of the division BCBA
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required staff development trainings
• Assist BCBA and/or school staff with behavior reduction assessments
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information
• Assist the teacher with the maintenance of a safe classroom
• Travel, as assigned, from the school board office to multiple locations
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Lead Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

Terms of Employment: Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: