Job Class: R39, Registered Behavior Technician

Hourly Range: $50.30 - $61.13/hour

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Adequate physical strength and mobility are required to implement strategies for de-escalation, emergency intervention, including lifting and moving students in an upset emotional state and implementation of de-escalation strategies and/or physical restraints in order to ensure safety.

Some positions may require that the employee furnish a certificate of clearance from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to meet insurability.

Employee will be required to furnish proof of the following:
• Annual demonstration of completion and passing of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Can be obtained within the first 90 calendar days of job assignment.
• Commitment to successfully complete the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation trainings within 90 work days, if the candidate is not already in possession of valid certificates
• Commitment to partake in and successfully complete of all components of the district-approved verbal and physical de-escalation training

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Registered Behavior Technician, you will:

• Assist with direct observation of students and supporting staff on implementation of student behavior plans and related goals
• Given guidelines and parameters provided, collect, record and summarize data on observable student behavior.
• Regular implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other evidence-based interventions.
• Work with students individually and in groups at various locations, assisting with specific instructional and behavior goals.
• When specifically advised, interact with parents, community agencies, educators, and service providers.
• Attend team meetings to provide on-going feedback related to student behavior
• Intervene in emergency situations involving behaviors that have potential to cause harm to self or others.
• Participate in ongoing related training as required and provided by the school district
• Assist classroom teachers in reinforcing classroom and school-wide expectations to help promote a positive learning environment and make progress on student goals.
• Render first aid in compliance with modern precautionary methods.
• Report student and staff injury to the proper site administrator and supervisor.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco's public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD's commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A flexible, "can do" work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
• Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
• Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma/equivalent and An Associate of Arts Degree or higher, OR 48 college units, OR Passing of CBEST/CODESP examination
• A letter of interest
• Minimum two years working in an educational environment or 1:1 setting working with students on the Autism spectrum and/or who have significant behavioral needs, i.e. direct student care or as an instructional aide working in a public school, nonpublic school or nonpublic agency setting

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $50.30 - $61.13/hour commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.