Teacher's Aide with RBT (Voucher Included)
Get the skills needed for career success in this comprehensive course bundle, designed for those who are looking to become teacher's aides with the knowledge to address mental health concerns in the classroom! This paraprofessional certification prep course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment exam so that you can work as a teacher's aide. You will learn how paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom...
University of the District of Columbia
Teacher's Aide with RBT (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES2135
What you will learn
- What paraprofessional educators do and how they work in the education system
- Roles and responsibilities of a teacher's aide in various settings
- Benchmarks of development for children and adolescents
- Classroom management strategies, instructional control, and positive behavior supports
- Characteristics and intervention strategies for students with various disabilities
- ParaPro Assessment exam preparation strategies
- Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
- Discover a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
- Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
- Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners
How you will benefit
- Pass the Para Pro Praxis assessment and enhance your professional profile
- Develop a career roadmap for becoming a teacher's aide
- Train under an experienced mentor educator
- Certificate of Completion for 40-hour training, required for certification and initial competency assessment
- Completed Initial Competency Assessment from a qualified Assessor
- Access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Initial Competency Assessment Training
- Real-time feedback and remediation on competency checks within the course
- Background check signoff, part of the eligibility requirements
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 12 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 180 course hours
Instructors & Support
KT Paxton
Kt (Katie) Paxton is a certified teacher with a master's degree in Education focusing on Learning and Technology. She has more than 20 years of classroom experience and has been an online instructor since 2003. She also owned and managed a home daycare for five years and is the author of More Adventures with Kids in San Diego. Furthermore, Kt has trained and placed tutors with at-risk students in over 100 schools in addition to working with the students herself.
Hannah Kruman
Hannah Kruman has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for several years within clinical settings, schools, and homes, before becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In her career, she has trained and supervised many behavioral technicians on various caseloads and assignments.
After transitioning to the Birth-to-Three/Early Intervention course, she became a service coordinator on top of her responsibilities as a behavior analyst, including completing intake assessments to determine eligibility for birth-to-three services.
Recently, Hannah established Horizon Behavioral Therapy and Education, LLC, where she provides behavior analytic services, parent training, and consultation. In addition to her BCBA, she is a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), has completed her Initial Competency Assessment training, and holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.).
Rachel L White
Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.
Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to successfully pass the course.
Certification Requirements:
ETS ParaPro Assessment
The ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test required in the states for paraprofessional certification. It also offers school districts an objective assessment of your foundation of knowledge and skills. It measures:
- skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math
- ability to apply them when assisting in classroom instruction
See the State Requirements to see if it's required in your state.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
To apply and schedule an RBT certifying exam, you have to create a BACB account to obtain a BACB ID, and meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- 18(+) years old with a high school education or equivalent
- Passed criminal background check
- Passed abuse registry check
- Completion of a 40-hour training course with a score of 80% or higher
- Successfully complete an RBT Initial Competency Assessment
- Approved application from BACB
Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (US), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK) may apply for BACB certification.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
- Video device to upload assignments within the course
Software Requirements
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements
The instructional materials required for this program are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- Teaching in Today's Inclusive Classrooms: A Universal Design for Learning Approach, by Richard M. Gargiulo and Debbie Metcalf
- Methods and Strategies for Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities: A Case-Based Approach, by Joseph Boyle and David Scanlon
- Praxis ParaProfessional Study Guide: ParaPro Assessment Exam Prep with Practice Test
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the ParaPro Interactive Practice Test to help prepare for the exam.