To provide direct instruction to five to seven students with autism within a classroom using the principles of applied behavior analysis for the purpose of helping individuals overcome the challenges of autism. 

 Preparation / Materials 

• Prepares learner’s daily schedule 
• Sets up materials for learner(s)
• Assists creating, organizing, and maintaining learner’s materials

Teaching

• Runs 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

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
• Maintains accurate graphs in Noteable
• Updates all program information in data  sheets/Noteable in a timely manner

Professionalism 

• Arrives on time for work
• Shows flexibility to change
• Has a positive attitude towards students and staff
• 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
• 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 ResponsibilitiesInstructors may assume the following responsibilities as assigned by the Behavior Analyst 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
• Assist with learner assessments
  • Takes initiative to problem solve student programming

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

Qualifications

• Valid driving license required
• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)      certification required within 90 days from hire/start date
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in the application of applied      behavior analysis (ABA) in the education of students with autism is      preferred