About this opportunity
VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment lists this Intensive Neurobehavioral Class Behavior Technician Level 4 opportunity in charlottesville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Intensive Neurobehavioral Classroom Behavior Technician
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
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
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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