Guide for RBTs Supporting Students in Schools
Working as an RBT in the school environment is a whole different level of ABA! When we step into the classroom setting, we’re merging into a place that has its own structure, routines, and personalities. There are three essential things to remember when working in the schools: Remember your Role As RBTs, we’re there to provide behavioral support, not educational support. It’s natural to want to provide educational support to our client and be up to academic standards, but it’s not our responsibility. The truth is that academic instruction belongs to the teacher. Our responsibility and role as RBTs is to target the behaviors and skills that allow the client to access instruction successfully. Each client has their individualized goals to target in the classroom. Common goals may look like raising hand to gain the teacher’s attention, staying on task, and engaging appropriately with peers. We’re there to ensure these goals are being met, not to replace the teacher...