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Registered Behavior Technician

Location: Knox Academy — Ellisville, MS
Start Date: July 2, 2025
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation: Based on experience and certification

To apply, send resume to info@knoxacademy.org.

 FAQs

  • Registered Behavior Technicians are certified paraprofessionals who deliver behavior analytic services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). At Knox Academy, RBTs are deeply valued members of our integrated care team, helping students develop important skills, navigate challenges, and thrive in a safe, affirming, Montessori-inspired learning environment.

  • The RBT role at Knox is ideal for individuals seeking to grow their career in ABA while working within a collaborative, supportive, and highly specialized educational setting. You’ll be part of a team that integrates Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapies into a holistic model of care.

    You’ll receive:

    • Ongoing training and supervision

    • Opportunities for professional development

    • A trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming work environment

    • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families

    • Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision

    • Utilize trauma-informed, assent-based behavior support strategies

    • Collect and track data on skill acquisition and behavior

    • Support emotional regulation through co-regulation and relationship-based strategies

    • Communicate regularly with teachers, families, and clinical team members

    • Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development

    • Support classroom routines, transitions, and daily activities

    • Maintain documentation in compliance with BACB guidelines

    • Respond effectively to student needs throughout the day

  • Required:

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Age 18 or older

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    • Commitment to trauma-informed, ethical care and student autonomy

    • Willingness to complete 40-hour RBT training and background check

    Preferred:

    • Prior experience in ABA, special education, or related fields

    • Current RBT certification (or actively pursuing certification)

    • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

    • Ability to move frequently throughout classrooms and therapy spaces

    • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students as needed

    • Comfortable sitting, kneeling, or bending to support students at their level

    • Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency or dysregulation situations

    • Sustained attention and engagement throughout the workday

    • Be at least 18 years old

    • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent

    • Complete 40 hours of behavior analysis training

    • Pass a criminal background check

    • Successfully complete the RBT Competency Assessment

    • Pass the RBT Exam through Pearson VUE