Job Description

** Applications will be received until May 8, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org **

About this job:

The Hourly Summer Program Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides observation, coaching, modeling and training, on a referral basis, to school teams who request support with individual students who exhibit behaviors that interfere with their learning or the learning of others. Collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary Behavior Team and partner with building-based school social workers and school psychologists, special educators, school administrators, paraprofessionals and other central office staff in the development and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based positive behavior interventions and supports. The goal of these supports is to develop adults’ prevention, intervention and reinforcement skills to promote students’ positive behaviors. Works under the guidance of someone who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
** This is a temporary hourly summer position only. Benefits are not offered for this position. **

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Hourly Rate: $25.64 per hour. Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement

What You'll Do:

• In collaboration with district Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), school social workers/psychologists, Behavior Intervention Specialists, and other special educators and school administrators, supports and coaches building staff in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring specially designed instruction based on evidence-based behavioral interventions and accommodations
• Delivers direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to support students with disabilities requiring ABA as part of their IEP or 504 plan
• Implements district-based data collection systems
• Attends relevant in-service training and required meetings
• Collaborates with team members to develop and deliver monthly training sessions for school staff and special education team members
• May also conduct direct Applied Behavior Analysis assessments for students with IEPs or 504 plans
• Support building staff to:
  • Implement specially designed instruction to improve outcomes for students with challenging behavior
  • Provide positive behavior supports
• Support school staff in their implementation of behavior intervention plans and provide behavioral supports to students
• Coach SE&O paraprofessional staff serving students with behavioral challenges
• Model and coach for school staff the use of:
  • Positive multi-tiered systems of supports
• Replacement strategies/re-direction when implementing positive behavior supports and supporting students
• Consult with the school’s problem-solving process to improve outcomes for students with behavioral challenges
• Attend appropriate in-services training and required meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED in Education, Behavior (ABA), Special Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field, or 1 – 3 years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification in the State of Colorado is required
• 1+ years of related experience is required
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Effective communication skills
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment is preferred
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills is preferred
• Computer proficiency is preferred
• Effective skills in time and people management is preferred
• Effective skills in conflict resolution is preferred
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, various cultures and issues is preferred
• Respect of confidentiality and integrity to students as a district official is preferred
• Ability to be flexible with schedule and workday
• Ability to travel among school locations.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and car with appropriate insurance.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.