JCH Behavior Technician

VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment•Charlottesville, VA

21d

About The Position

The JCH Behavior Technician provides clinical and educational programming to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in a classroom of up to eight to twelve students, using the principles of applied behavior analysis. The role involves instructional programming, behavior support, data collection, communication with families and colleagues, and maintaining classroom materials. Depending on the assignment, the technician may also support school inclusion, community-based education, or vocational training. The position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participating in community outings.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalency.
The position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participating in community outings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience applying applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the education of students with autism.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating instructional materials as directed by a BCBA or Special Education Teacher; keep materials organized, complete, and replenished, and notify supervisors when supplies may need to be ordered.
Run instructional sessions independently and implement educational programs, error-correction procedures, behavior support plans, and additional protocols accurately.
Use natural teaching opportunities, manage challenging behaviors, provide instruction in 1:1, 1:2, or small-group arrangements, and supervise higher learner ratios during lunch or other non-instructional periods.
Maintain home-school contact, including daily communication logs; participate in classroom, team, and staff meetings as requested; collaborate with related service personnel; and communicate program or behavior concerns to supervisors.
Maintain a weekly schedule and communicate availability to the supervisor as required.
Collect data accurately, quickly, and consistently; maintain graphs and update program information in data sheets or the electronic data collection system; notify supervisors of variable data or lack of progress.
Arrive on time, adapt to change, maintain a positive attitude, follow safety protocols, use sick and personal time prudently, accept feedback, and uphold VIA’s mission, vision, and values.
Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as requested, take on work when other tasks are complete, and help keep common spaces clean and organized.
When applicable, safely transport learners to other schools, support independence and communication in inclusion settings, modify curriculum when needed, collect data, and notify supervisors when support programs are needed.
When applicable, safely transport learners to community settings, support independence and skill development, use natural teaching opportunities, interact appropriately with community members, collect data, manage learners’ valuables, maintain program schedules, and notify supervisors when support programs are needed.