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:
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Analyze and summarize learners’ performance data and assist with learners’ program selection, write-ups and revisions
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Design and prepare for dyads or small groups
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Assist with learner assessments
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Takes initiative to problem solve student programming
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Take notes/minutes during meetings
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Assist in conducting periodic classroom trainings
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Assist with implementing statewide assessments as directed by Special Education Teacher
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Participate in periodic professional development, VIA development, and continuing education activities
Duties and Responsibilities: Level-4 Specific
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Assists with implementation and design of functional assessments
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Models best practices for behavior intervention and instructional delivery
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Takes a lead role during behavioral crises and coordinated responses
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Assists with onboarding and training new staff members
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Assists with competency development
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Coaches and mentors junior staff members
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Participates in student case reviews and treatment planning discussions
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Assist with maintaining classroom readiness and clinical standards
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Support fidelity monitoring and treatment integrity checks
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Support development and implementation of safety plans
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Help identify implementation barriers and problem solve solutions
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Assists with day-to-day case management for 1-2 students
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Assists with the design and implementation of data collection systems
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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
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Valid driver’s license required
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High school diploma or equivalency required
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required
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Fluency in Safety-Care implementation
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong data collection and documentation skills
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Ability to implement complex behavior intervention plans
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Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
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Effective verbal and written communication
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Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
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Proficient in the following skills:
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General performance (for internal candidates)
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Behavior management
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Functional communication training
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Rapport building
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Mand training
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience working directly with students admitted to the Intensive Neurobehavioral Classroom (for internal candidates)
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Experience supporting individuals with severe aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, or elopement
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Experience in educational, clinical, residential, or neurobehavioral settings serving individuals with significant behavioral support needs
