RKE Behavior Technician

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The RKE 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.

• Preparation/Materials: Assists in creating materials as instructed by Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Special Education Teacher; ensures 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.

This is a full-time position. This position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings.

• 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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Retail