Registered Behavior Technician (SY25-26)

About Lee Montessori Public Charter School

Lee Montessori is a public charter school in Northeast and Southeast, Washington, DC, serving children in PK3 through 6th grade in authentic Montessori classrooms. Our mission is to foster a lifetime love of learning and cultivate independence among DC schoolchildren. We follow the Montessori Method, an evidence-based, child-centered approach that closes the opportunity gap and cultivates whole-child development. Lee Montessori PCS is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and is committed to excellence, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or candidate with RBT training to serve as an Applied Behavior Analyst in our inclusive, in-person Montessori classrooms. This is not a remote position. The ABA will support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral needs within a collaborative, multi-age classroom environment. This is a 10-month position working as a member of the Special Education Team under the Director of Special Education.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized ABA-based interventions and behavior plans.


• Support instruction for students with disabilities within the general education classroom.


• Provide discrete trial instruction and social skills support.


• Collect and analyze behavioral data to track student progress.


• Collaborate with classroom staff, BCBA supervisor, service providers, and families.


• Participate in the development of IEP goals and progress reports.


• Foster family engagement and contribute positively to school culture.


• Attend school-wide events and contribute to the broader school community.
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).


• RBT certification OR completion of 40-hour RBT training and competency exam, with the ability to pass the RBT exam within 60 days.


• Minimum of 1 year of experience implementing ABA strategies in a school or home setting.


• Strong understanding of behavioral principles and instructional strategies for students with autism and developmental disabilities.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and public education.


• Ability to build and adhere to their own schedule for serving students with IEPs receiving ABA therapy.


• Responsible for all children with IEPs receiving ABA therapy, and may also support all children within the assigned classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Montessori setting (not required; training provided).


• Familiarity with data collection tools and behavior tracking software.


• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic learning environment.


• Demonstrated familiarity with Special Programs software for accurate student service documentation and record management.