Registered Behavior Technician (RBT Certification Required) Job

Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our students in a meaningful way, but we can't do it alone.

We are seeking dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians to join our diverse team in Elgin and be a part of our life-changing mission. The hours of this position are 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday. We offer a starting base rate of $23.25/hr. We are hiring immediately and offer paid training!

Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve.

Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow in your career. Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency or career advancement, you will find your home here. Your journey includes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, and extensive training to help RBTs launch your career.

About our school:

Marklund Day School is a non-public state-certified school that partners with area school districts to provide a highly specialized education experience. The therapeutic, sensory-driven Multi-Needs Program serves individuals ages 3 through 21 with medical, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through the Life Skills Program, teachers and paraprofessionals provide individualized functional curriculum and supports for students who are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, specific learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

You will make a difference in the lives of our students in the following ways:

• Document all goals/program which includes the daily participation records after completion of a task with a student
• Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures
• Implement behavior management techniques to support students
• Work directly with the students one-on-one and in groups outlined in the IEP's
• Assist teachers with classwork and daily care of students with special needs
• Keep equipment in classroom in clean condition and provides safe physical environment for all students
• Provide training and coaching to paraprofessionals on behavior techniques and implementation
• Must successfully pass PCM (behavior management) training

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

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Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Illinois Paraprofessional Educator license is required. It can be obtained after being hired within 30 days. To obtain license candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have Registered Behavior Technician License.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements

Job Benefits

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive "Closed Days" and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan - eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye - Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.