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Now Hiring for Job Positions throughout Central Ohio
The ESC is now hiring for educator positions including intervention specialists, teaching assistants and more in schools throughout the Central Ohio region - some of which now include a $1500 hiring incentive. For more information regarding incentive eligibility, please see here.

Behavioral Support & Development

Specialized Behavior Technician (BT) Micro-Credentialing Program

The BT micro-credentialing program is designed to be a supplemental behavioral intervention training for paraprofessionals within a school building to increase capacity to support the success of all learners. This program is not an RBT® certification pathway but instead provides training related to the RBT® curriculum and task lists through online Canvas modules with ongoing embedded support (see program outline below). Participants have the option of selecting relevant modules based on need and relevance or completing all modules. Participants earn a badge of completion after completing each module.  

Specialized BT Micro-Credentialing Program Details

Phase 1: Online Canvas Modules
  • The district reviews 10 available modules (based on 10 skills from the RBT® task list) designed to build a paraprofessional’s capacity in effectively managing behavior, taking data, and supporting class-wide initiatives. Districts may choose to have paraprofessionals complete all 10 modules or choose those that are most relevant to the building’s needs.
  • Participants complete interactive reflection/assessment activities throughout module completion. 
  • Available modules include:
    • Introduction to ABA in Schools
    • Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices
    • Prepare for Data Collection
    • Conduct Preference Assessments
    • Implement Prompt and Prompt-Fading Procedures
    • Implement Token Economy Procedures
    • Describe Common Functions of Behavior
    • Implement Differential Reinforcement Procedures
    • Implement Extinction Procedures
    • Maintain Professional Boundaries/Maintain Client Dignity
Phase 2: Embedded Support
  • The ESC's SOS Team BCBA will provide ongoing support to program participants. This may include lesson plan templates for skill acquisition, progress monitoring initiatives, or additional resources and training as applicable for the paraprofessional staff members working through the modules. Embedded support is required but customizable to district needs based on the scope of work.

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For questions and more information, please contact [email protected].

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervision Program

The ESC also assists districts in the recruitment and placement of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Additionally, the ESC can provide supervision of BCBA candidates. Details of this process may be found on the BACB website.