Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Practical Skills clinic is seeking a compassionate and dependable Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support middle school students with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and educational needs in a life-skills classroom. Our students are working toward meaningful, long-term outcomes, and we look forward to sharing the joy of their progress with incoming team members.

The RBT will work as part of a collaborative educational and clinical team to help students develop meaningful skills related to communication, independence, emotional regulation, academics, daily living, and community participation.

What Makes This Position Unique

Team members will work in an environment that emphasizes:

Student safety, dignity, and respect

Compassionate, values-based behavioral support

Functional communication and practical life skills

Meaningful student independence

Collaboration among RBTs, educators, BCBAs, families, and related service providers

High-quality training in Applied Behavior Analysis and evidence-based teaching practices

Ongoing professional support and opportunities for career development

Qualities of a Successful Team Member

Successful candidates are:

Compassionate, patient, and respectful

Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail

Comfortable working with middle school students with varying support needs

Committed to student dignity, autonomy, and meaningful progress

Able to follow individualized treatment and educational plans with fidelity

Willing to receive feedback and participate in ongoing training

Able to communicate directly, respectfully, and professionally

Able to contribute to a healthy and collaborative workplace culture

Focused on shared goals rather than gossip, unnecessary conflict, or workplace negativity

Position Details

Position: Registered Behavior Technician

Setting: Middle school life-skills classroom

Schedule: 11-month position following the Norwalk Public Schools calendar

Pay: $24–$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst and designated school personnel

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), subject to eligibility requirements

Professional Growth: Ongoing training and opportunities for advancement

Essential Responsibilities

The Registered Behavior Technician will:

Maintain student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times

Protect confidential student, educational, clinical, and health information

Implement behavior support plans and treatment protocols as written and supervised by a BCBA

Implement individualized educational, behavioral, communication, and life-skills goals

Follow classroom routines, student schedules, data-collection procedures, and safety protocols

Support students in developing functional communication, tolerance, cooperation, self-advocacy, and independence

Assist students with functional academics and daily living skills

Support participation in classroom, school, vocational, and community-based activities

Use prompting, reinforcement, task analysis, visual supports, and other approved teaching strategies

Implement Skills-Based Treatment procedures when directed and trained by the supervising BCBA

Respond to challenging behavior using approved, compassionate, and least-restrictive procedures

Communicate relevant student information to the supervising BCBA and educational team

Participate in team meetings, supervision, competency reviews, and ongoing training

Interact professionally with students, families, school staff, colleagues, and community members

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must:

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent

Hold an active Registered Behavior Technician credential

Maintain all requirements necessary to keep the RBT credential active and in good standing

Successfully complete required background checks and employment screenings

Demonstrate competency in skills covered during required training

Be able to understand and implement written treatment plans, protocols, and data-collection procedures

Be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance

Be able to work collaboratively within a school-based team

Physical and Communication Requirements

The employee must be able to:

Move between seated and standing positions throughout the workday

Walk, stand, and circulate for extended periods

Respond quickly when needed to support student safety

Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Communicate clearly in spoken and written English

Hear and understand speech at a normal conversational volume

Read policies, procedures, treatment plans, educational materials, and data sheets

Observe student behavior and environmental conditions accurately

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Practical Skills Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

No employee or provider may aid, coerce, encourage, or participate in the termination, resignation, discipline, or unequal treatment of another team member based on an unlawful discriminatory factor.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on student needs, program requirements, or organizational needs.