Adult Education RBT Instructor

RBT Program Instructor – Registered Behavior TechnicianPart-Time Evening PositionExeter Adult Education – SAU 16

30 Linden Street, Building D
Exeter, NH

Exeter Adult Education is seeking a qualified Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as the instructor for our Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training Program.

This is a part-time evening teaching position responsible for delivering a portion of the BACB-aligned 40-hour RBT training program to adult learners preparing for a career supporting students and individuals through behavior-analytic services.

Schedule:

Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Exeter Adult Education, 30 Linden Street, Building D, Exeter, NH

Primary Responsibilities

The RBT Instructor will:

• Teach and facilitate the BACB 40-hour RBT training curriculum.
• Provide engaging, practical instruction using discussion, modeling, role-play, demonstrations, case examples, and other behavioral skills training strategies.
• Prepare students for the knowledge and skills required to pursue RBT certification.
• Monitor student participation, progress, and completion of required training hours.
• Provide feedback and support to adult learners throughout the program.
• Maintain accurate training and attendance documentation.
• Collaborate with Exeter Adult Education staff to support student success and program development.
• Ensure training is delivered in accordance with current BACB requirements.

Required RBT Training Content

The instructor(s) will deliver the current BACB 2026 RBT 40-Hour Training Curriculum, including:

A. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis – 2 hours

• Purpose and features of applied behavior analysis
• Stimuli, responses, and the three-term contingency
• Positive and negative reinforcement
• Functions of behavior
• Verbal operants
• Baseline, intervention, generalization, and maintenance

B. Preparing for Service Delivery – 1 hour

• Reviewing client and session information
• Preparing the service environment and materials
• Building rapport and gaining assent
• Preparing clients for service delivery

C. Data Collection and Graphing – 3 hours

• Observable and measurable descriptions of behavior
• Operational definitions
• Data-collection procedures
• Calculating and summarizing data
• Graphing and interpreting data
• Reporting changes in data to a supervisor

D. Assisting with Behavior Assessments – 3 hours

• Skill-based assessments
• Preference assessments
• Functional assessments
• Data collection and documentation
• Supporting assessment procedures

E. Behavior-Change Interventions – 20 hours

• Procedural integrity
• Conditioned reinforcement and token economies
• Discrete-trial teaching
• Naturalistic teaching
• Task analysis and chaining
• Prompting and stimulus fading
• Discrimination training
• Differential reinforcement
• Extinction
• Punishment procedures
• Shaping
• Antecedent interventions
• Generalization
• Self-monitoring
• Crisis intervention

F. Service Delivery Documentation and Reporting – 3 hours

• Confidentiality and documentation
• Objective documentation of services
• Reporting factors that may affect client progress
• Seeking direction from supervisors
• Communicating effectively with caregivers, teachers, and other service providers

G. Ethics and Professionalism – 5 hours

• BACB ethical principles
• RBT Ethics Code 2.0
• Professional boundaries and multiple relationships
• Cultural humility and responsiveness
• Confidentiality and professional communication
• Reporting professional misconduct
• The role and responsibilities of the RBT
• Professional behavior and effective supervision

H. Next Steps in the Certification Process – 1 hour

• Steps toward RBT certification
• RBT examination requirements
• Ongoing supervision
• Maintaining RBT certification
• Ethics and self-reporting requirements
• Recertification requirements

The instructor will incorporate practical application, modeling, role-play, interactive activities, and opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding of RBT concepts and procedures.

QualificationsRequired:

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Completion of the BACB-required 8-hour supervision training.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis and/or behavioral services.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners and professionals entering the field.

Preferred:

• Experience training paraprofessionals, educators, or RBT candidates.
• Experience working in school-based or educational settings.
• Experience with adult education, professional development, or workforce training.
• Experience using behavioral skills training, modeling, and role-play.

About the Position

This position provides an opportunity to help build a new workforce pathway through Exeter Adult Education, connecting adult learners with training and career opportunities in education, behavioral support, and related fields.

The instructor will play an important role in establishing a high-quality RBT training program that provides students with practical skills, professional preparation, and a strong foundation for pursuing RBT certification.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position: Part-Time / Evening