Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Full-Time (SY 2026 – 2027)
Date Posted: 8/27/2026
Location: Mid-Ohio Districts - Lexington
Date Available: Until Filled
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Employment Status: Determined by the Director of Student Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) you’ll be responsible for providing skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism, serious emotional disabilities, and other developmental disabilities in the school setting, under the direction of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). The Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will collect data on programs, assist with staff trainings, and assist with assessments as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Ohio Department of Education Licensure
RBT Certification
Clear criminal record, complying with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
Ability to physically assist students as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Valid driver's license
Minimum 6 months of ABA experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/SKILLS
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 the essential functions.
Provide direct student instruction, and assist staff with implementation, in one-on-one and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment teaching arrangements.
Follow prescribed behavior skills acquisition and behavior change protocols. Assist with preparing materials, as necessary.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior. Assist with skill acquisition and behavioral assessments. Collect data on all programming.
Document interventions, progress data, session notes.
Assist with staff training of student’s individualized treatment and behavior change protocols, through direct teaching, modeling, and fidelity checks.
Immediately report to BCBA any student incidents/variances or complaints.
Communicate with staff regarding student progress as instructed by the BCBA. Collaborate with school teams and attend IEP meetings as necessary.
Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
Ability to abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standards.
Comply with all Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned.
Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment at Mid-Ohio ESC
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Adjust work hours necessary to complete duties
Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Reliable transportation, occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis prevention
Regular interaction with students and staff
Physical abilities include stooping, standing, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, operating a computer, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision required and occasionally to reach with hands and arms
Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment (up to 25 pounds), but not for sustained periods
Operate standard office equipment including computers, copy machines, communication software, Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Docs / Sheets
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Travel among schools and districts is required
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to Mid-Ohio ESC board policy. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor, appointing authority or designee.
The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process