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LEX Behavior Technician
LEX Behavior TechnicianVIA Centers for Neurodevelopment • Lexington, VA, US
LEX Behavior Technician

LEX Behavior Technician

VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment • Lexington, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Purpose

The LEX 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.

    Requirements : Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s 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
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