Intensive Neurobehavioral Class Behavior Technician Level 4 in Charlottesville, Virginia at VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment

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:

1. General performance (for internal candidates)
2. Behavior management
3. Functional communication training
4. Rapport building
5. 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