Job Purpose
The JCH Behavior Technician provides clinical and educational programming to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders within a classroom of up to eight to twelve students using the principles of applied behavior analysis.
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
- Runs instructional sessions independently
- Runs educational programs accurately
- Performs error correction procedure accurately
- Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities
- Implements behavior support plans accurately
- Manages other challenging behaviors effectively
- Implements additional protocols accurately (e.g., medicine, diet, toileting)
- Supervises higher ratios of learners during lunch or other non-instructional periods
- Provides instruction in 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
- Coordinates and collaborates with learner's related service personnel as applicable
- Communicates with supervisors about problem programs and behavior
- Maintains weekly schedule and communicates availability to supervisor as required
Data Collection and Analysis
- Collects 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 to change
- Has a positive attitude towards students and staff members
- 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)
- 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
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.
Benefits for Full Time Employees are as follows:
- 100% Employer paid Health Insurance (Employee only coverage)
- 100% Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Group Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- General Leave (paid time off) in addition to 6 weeks of paid holiday leave
- Tuition Reimbursement available
- Reduced Health Club Membership with payroll deduction (YMCA)
Requirements
- Valid driving license required
- High School Diploma or equivalency required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the education of students with autism is preferred