<p>DISTRICT OVERVIEW</p> <p>Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.</p> <p>Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well being.</p> <p>Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges.</p> <ul> <li>We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive. </li><li>We ensure that students, families, and staff get the support they need to be successful. </li><li>We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past. </li><li>We promote access and inclusion for all students, staff, and families. </li><li>We respect, embrace, and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community. </li><li>We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. </li><li>We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our community's success. </li></ul> <p>Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our recent accomplishments.</p> <ul> <li>Spanish: </li></ul> <p>Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público de prekínder a 12.° grado que acoge a casi 5100 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 por ciento son latinos/latinas. Empleamos a casi 1300 personas que, juntas, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes muy diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que tengan la certeza de que todos los niños pueden y podrán aprender, y que también se esfuercen diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia.</p> <p>El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos", toma en cuenta nuestras fortalezas anteriores y al mismo tiempo sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes a través de una perspectiva diferente sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos juntos y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes.</p> <p>Nuestros compromisos de equidad son promesas que hacemos para abordar los desafíos de equidad sistémica.</p> <ul> <li>Construimos intencionadamente una comunidad antirracista, inclusiva y culturalmente receptiva. </li><li>Nos aseguramos de que los estudiantes, las familias y el personal reciban el apoyo que necesitan para tener éxito. </li><li>Buscamos e incorporamos las voces de los afectados, con el compromiso de incluir a los que han sido excluidos en el pasado. </li><li>Promovemos el acceso y la inclusión de todos los estudiantes, el personal y las familias. </li><li>Respetamos, acogemos y honramos la diversidad de nuestros alumnos, familias, personal y comunidad. </li><li>Reflexionamos sobre nuestro propio comportamiento para minimizar el daño a los demás. </li><li>Creamos una cultura de aceptación y empatía para que todos se sientan valorados y puedan contribuir al éxito de nuestra comunidad. </li></ul> <p>Por favor, visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke en www.hps.holyoke.ma.us para obtener más información sobre nosotros y algunos de nuestros logros recientes.</p> <p>POSITION OBJECTIVE:</p> <p>A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who works under the close, on-going supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of skill- acquisition and implementation of behavior intervention plans developed by the supervisor (BCBA). The RBT works under the supervision of the BCBA, but in collaboration with classroom teachers and educational teams. The RBT may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments).</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Assists teachers and educational teams by helping students access the curriculum and working with children to help support behavioral & social needs. Assists in creating & implementing accommodations to increase optimal level of learning for students requiring modifications. Assists in discrete trial training & verbal behavior strategy implementation. May assist in planning and implementing field trips for the purpose of reinforcing behavioral/social objectives. Assists in day to day staff training for all areas listed above. </li><li>Obtain ongoing supervision for a minimum of 5% of the hours spent engaging in student skills acquisition activities, behavior change strategies per month. </li><li>Monthly supervision must include at least 2 face-face, synchronous contacts per month during which the supervisor observes the RBT engaging in skill acquisition or behavioral change activities. </li><li>Measurement and data collection. </li><li>Assessment of preference and behavior. </li><li>Student skill acquisition. </li><li>Performs tasks assigned by the BCBA. </li><li>Monitors students' behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Assists in training & implementation of antecedent strategies to prevent occurrence of target behaviors, as well as de-escalation strategies if target behaviors occur </li><li>Attends a variety of in-service training sessions and other related meetings. </li><li>Participates baseline testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social progress. Enters and updates student information in applicable computer programs. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Associate's Degree or higher; OR Completing at least two years, or 48 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education; OR taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one's knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment and workKeys)</p> </li><li> <p>Three years of experience in working with students/clients with autism, developmental delays, intellectual impairments, communication disorders, and/or social/behavioral deficits disorders; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in an urban setting, preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills</p> </li><li> <p>Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply</p> </li></ul> <p>LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):</p> <p>Licensing Requirements to complete RBT credentials, the applicant must:</p> <ul> <li>Be at least 18 years of age; </li><li>Complete a 40 hour training program (BACB certificant) based on the RBT Task List, completed within 90 days of employment; </li><li>Pass the RBT competency Assessment administered by a BCBA certificant; </li><li>Pay a $50 application fee (annual renewal fees are $35 paid by the employee); </li><li>Ability to obtain First Aid, Restraint & de-escalation, and CPR certification within 30 days of employment. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. </li><li>Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. </li><li>Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises. </li></ul>