Registered Behavior Technician (various JOB IDs)

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Register Behavior Technician.

Under general supervision, and within the scope of practice of, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), provides advanced behavioral intervention and instructional support to special education students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Assists with the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavior support strategies; provides behavior-focused academic and social-emotional support under the direction of certificated staff; conducts structured behavioral data collection and progress monitoring; supports staff with behavior intervention techniques; and performs related duties as assigned. Incumbents function within the scope of practice defined for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and provide services under the direction and ongoing supervision of certificated staff or qualified behavior specialists. Incumbents do not independently design behavior intervention plans, diagnose conditions, or determine treatment protocols.

The current assignment is located in Bonita, CA as part of the South County SELPA of the Student Services and Programs division within SDCOE.

Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

This role requires the specific qualifications and experience noted below:

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) REQUIREMENT:

In order to satisfy the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA Act, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or   readiness), and mathematics (or readiness)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (required)
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Certified in crisis prevention and nonviolent intervention (CPI) within three (3) months of hire 

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position

A copy of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (required)

A copy of valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Copies of transcripts

Copies of any other certifications 

Eligibility List / Future Vacancies Notice: This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future vacancies. At this time, there is no current opening for this position. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill positions as they become available during the life of the list (6-months). Placement on the eligibility list does not guarantee employment.

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe

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