Description
Job Purpose The Intensive Neurobehavioral Classroom (INC) Behavior Technician provides clinical and educational programming to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders within a classroom of up to eight students using the principles of applied behavior analysis, with a focus on the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior.
Duties and Responsibilities Preparation / Materials · Assists in creating materials as instructed by Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Special Education Teacher · Ensures that materials are well organized, complete, and replaced as needed · Alerts BCBA or Special Education Teacher if materials may need to be ordered prior to running out
Teaching, Intervention, and Behavior Plan Implementation · Implements individualized behavior intervention plans · Implements proactive and reactive behavior support procedures · Maintains Safety-Care fluency and participates in coordinated responses during behavioral crises · Implements de-escalation strategies independently · Recognizes signs of behavioral escalation and seeks support when necessary · Implements instructional sessions independently · Runs educational programs accurately · Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities · Implements additional protocols accurately (e.g., medicine, diet, toileting) · Supervises higher ratios of learners during lunch or other non-instructional periods · Provides instruction in 2:1; 1:1, 1:2, or small group arrangements
Communication · Maintains home/school contact (e.g., daily communication logs) · Participates in classroom, team, and all-staff meetings as requested · Participates in incident debriefings and team problem-solving discussions · Coordinates and collaborates with learner’s related service personnel as applicable · Communicates effectively with supervisors and team members regarding student progress and safety concerns · Maintains weekly schedule and communicates availability to supervisor as required
Data Collection and Analysis · Collects behavioral and instructional data accurately, quickly, and consistently · Maintains accurate graphs in electronic data collection system · Updates all program information in data sheets and/or electronic data collection system in a timely manner · Alerts BCBA or Special Education Teacher if data is variable or if no progress has been made for assigned students
Professionalism · Arrives on time for work · Shows flexibility and adaptability · Has a positive attitude towards students, staff members, and stakeholders · Adheres to safety protocols · Makes prudent use of sick/personal time · Assists with special projects and assignments as requested · Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete · Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized · Accepts feedback and constructive criticism · Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of VIA
School Inclusion (If Applicable) · Support community-based instruction and inclusion opportunities · Safely transports learners to other school for instruction as requested/required · Uses discretion with prompts while in inclusion setting · Promotes independence in inclusion setting · Modifies school curriculum when necessary · Facilitates communication with peers in inclusion setting · Facilitates communication with inclusion staff · Collects data when necessary in inclusion setting · Notifies supervisor when support programs are needed · Represents VIA with professionalism
Community- Based Education/ Vocational Training (If Applicable) · Safely transports learners to community settings as requested/required · Uses discretion with prompts while in public · Promotes independence and competence with skills · Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities in public · Interacts appropriately with other community members · Collects data when necessary in community · Manages learners’ valuables including money and personal belongings · Leaves and arrives on time for community-based programs · Notifies supervisor when support programs are needed · Represents VIA with professionalism
Emerging Responsibilities Behavior Technicians may assume the following responsibilities as assigned by the Behavior Analyst or Special Education Teacher as part of their professional development:
- Analyze and summarize learners’ performance data and assist with learners’ program selection, write-ups and revisions
- Design and prepare for dyads or small groups
- Assist with learner assessments
- Takes initiative to problem solve student programming
- Take notes/minutes during meetings
- Assist in conducting periodic classroom trainings
- Assist with implementing statewide assessments as directed by Special Education Teacher
- Participate in periodic professional development, VIA development, and continuing education activities
Duties and Responsibilities: Level-4 Specific
- Assists with implementation and design of functional assessments
- Models best practices for behavior intervention and instructional delivery
- Takes a lead role during behavioral crises and coordinated responses
- Assists with onboarding and training new staff members
- Assists with competency development
- Coaches and mentors junior staff members
- Participates in student case reviews and treatment planning discussions
- Assist with maintaining classroom readiness and clinical standards
- Support fidelity monitoring and treatment integrity checks
- Support development and implementation of safety plans
- Help identify implementation barriers and problem solve solutions
- Assists with day-to-day case management for 1-2 students
- Assists with the design and implementation of data collection systems
- Analyzes behavioral trends and shares observations with supervisors
Position Type This is a full-time position. This position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required
- Fluency in Safety-Care implementation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong data collection and documentation skills
- Ability to implement complex behavior intervention plans
- Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Proficient in the following skills:
- General performance (for internal candidates)
- Behavior management
- Functional communication training
- Rapport building
- Mand training
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working directly with students admitted to the Intensive Neurobehavioral Classroom (for internal candidates)
- Experience supporting individuals with severe aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, or elopement
- Experience in educational, clinical, residential, or neurobehavioral settings serving individuals with significant behavioral support needs