CLRegistered Behavior Technician - District Wide

Position #22856:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Posting Dates: 1/29/26 – 2/04/26 (Or Until Filled)

Location:
Special Services / District-Wide

Hours: 6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

This position is based on student and program need. Hours may increase or decrease as necessary.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work within the Special Services department with a special, intensive focus on the needs of students with significant behavioral challenges to provide services as outlined in individual education plans (IEPs). This individual is responsible for assisting the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide and implement intensive supports for behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work under the direction of a BCBA with the goal of supporting an environment where students with challenging behaviors can achieve academic, social, and emotional learning successes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at
Kennewick School District Online

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent to application. Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire.
• RBT Certification or completion of RBT Certification program within six (6) months of hire. This includes documentation of successful completion of an approved 40-hour behavior training program to include classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction, experiential learning, evaluation, and assessment required.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. Level I and II required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding behavior intervention in the school setting.
• Employee must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
• Must be first-aid certified, if required.
• Evidence of strong academic background in grade level content areas of reading, writing, and math. Candidates may be tested to meet minimum qualifications.
• Must demonstrate effective abilities to communicate with supervisor (BCBA), administration, case manager, and appropriate others in the school setting.
• Must demonstrate abilities in de-escalation and crisis-prevention techniques, physical intervention strategies and restraints.
• Must demonstrate ability to accurately assess emergency situations.
• Abilities to remain calm under pressure.
• Cultural competency: ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

• Previous experience supporting special education students in regular education programs.
• Experience as a special education para educator or similar successful experience.
• Previous experience working with disabled children.
• Able to work with students who have learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math; as…