Posting number: S27267
Department: Shawsheen School
Job classification: Registered Behavior Technician - Bridge Program
Posting type: Open & Internal
Categories: Education
The BRIDGE Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides intensive, in-district behavior support services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This role focuses on the implementation of evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to support students with significant behavioral needs. Working collaboratively with special education teachers, school staff, and other support personnel, the BRIDGE RBT helps implement and maintain behavior support plans (BSPs), supports assessments, and ensures the consistent application of core ABA principles.
Responsibilities include modeling effective behavioral strategies for staff, collecting and graphing data to inform instructional and behavioral decisions, and contributing to the development and fidelity of both behavioral and educational programming. While not an instructional support position, the BRIDGE RBT may assist with instructional tasks as needed to support overall student success. This position requires current RBT certification and a commitment to improving student outcomes through structured, evidence-based practices and ongoing teamwork.
Job will be physically demanding at times.
Education and/or Required Experience:
Minimum of high school diploma as well as formal training in theories of Applied Behavioral Analysis, or Behavioral Support Interventions and successful completion of the Registered Behavior Technician training course and examination for certification.
Minimum two years’ experience working with children and/or youths in education or ABA.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Registered Behavior Technician certification, as evidenced by completion of the RBT training course and examination, as well as participation in the district provided crisis intervention training (Safety Care).
Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements:
? Proficiency in core Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies, including:
? Reinforcement strategies (positive and differential)
? Functional Communication Training (FCT)
? Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
? Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
? Task analysis and chaining procedures
? Prompting and fading techniques
? Behavior reduction strategies
? Data collection, graphing, and analysis
? Generalization and maintenance of acquired skills
? Strong understanding of Behavior Skills Training (BST) for effective skill development
? Ability to implement and model evidence-based behavioral interventions in alignment with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Classroom and Student Engagement
? Ability to create an engaging, motivating, and positive learning environment for students
? Demonstrate enthusiasm and relatability in working with students across a range of ages and needs
? Strong rapport-building skills and use of affirming, supportive language to foster trust and connection with students
Communication and Collaboration
? Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present information clearly in individual, small group, or team settings
? Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary team members
? Demonstrated professionalism and ability to respond to feedback and direction from supervisors
Behavioral Crisis Management and Flexibility
? Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in high-stress or crisis situations
? Skilled in leading and modeling behavior support strategies for other staff
? Knowledge of and adherence to procedures for restraint as outlined by policy
? Physically capable of safely managing interventions for student safety, in alignment with essential physical requirements
Analytical and Adaptive Thinking
? Strong problem-solving abilities to address behavioral challenges and adjust strategies based on student response and environment
? High attention to detail in tracking student progress and ensuring fidelity of behavioral interventions
? Flexible, creative, and solution-oriented mindset to adapt in dynamic classroom and behavioral settings
Teamwork and Leadership
? Ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive team
? Demonstrated leadership in modeling strategies and supporting team-wide implementation of behavior plan
Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
Welcome to Andover Public Schools (APS), a district dedicated to providing creative and quality instruction that educates the whole child so that they are prepared for success in college, career and life. We are a district known for academic rigor and excellence in arts and athletics.
APS is focused on world-class child-entered excellence in early childhood, elementary and secondary education. We have one Preschool, six K-5 Elementary Schools, three 6-8 Middle Schools, and a Senior High School.
We encourage all of our students to think creatively, to ask the tough questions, to delve deeply into research utilizing the latest technology, to communicate in a variety of media and to collaborate with peers and adults. We go well beyond the mandated curriculum to develop each student’s individual academic, artistic and athletic potential, while developing a moral compass that will guide him/her beyond high school.
Andover prides itself as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Massachusetts, with a current total school enrollment is 6,075. We place a high value on maintaining appropriate class sizes and our students in K-12 enjoy one of the lowest class sizes in the area.
Our teachers and staff are among the best in the nation, leading the way with innovative instruction focused on preparing students for success. Andover test scores are a testament to this and are among the highest in the state, and are very competitive with top public and private schools in the nation.
