Lead Behavior Technician

The J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bargaining unit

Job summary

The J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician for the Pathways program in Coventry, RI. This non-exempt role supports behavior analytic educational programs under supervision and contributes to data-driven student progress.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies, collecting data, coordinating activities, and training new staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in education or special education and at least three years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or special education or related field.
• Three years’ experience in a special education classroom or setting.
• Willingness to lead and follow supervisor instructions and feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse learners.
• Basic computer knowledge and valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies and behavioral programs with fidelity.
• Collect data and manage child measurement systems for progress.
• Coordinate classroom activities when staff is absent as directed.
• Assist in training newly hired behavior technicians and staff.
• Prepare and facilitate student group activities and schedules.
• Ensure safety procedures, evacuation drills, and crisis plans are followed.
• Monitor bus and student arrivals/departures with other staff.
• Support preparation of IEPs and communication with educators and nurses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or special education

Tools

CPR Certification

Data collection systems

Job description

Title: Lead Behavior Technician

Department/Location: Children’s Programs - Pathways

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Band: $24.90/hour

Bargaining Unit: Yes

Reports to: Director of Special Education / Director of Clinical and Educational Services

Supervises: Yes

About Us

For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

• Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
• Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive, and we actively seek their input to better serve their needs.

The Role

Implementation of behavior analytic educational and treatment programs of individual children in the classroom, under the direction of the Classroom Supervisory Educator, Director of Special Education, Clinical Director, Supervising Behavior Analyst and a designated Lead Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst and/or Behavior Specialist. Collect data within individual child measurement systems and participate in data management. The Lead Behavior Technician will participate as a member of student treatment teams as directed by the Director of Special Education, Clinical Director, Supervising Behavior Analyst, Lead Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst, Behavior Specialist and Supervisory Educator

Essential Work Duties and Responsibilities

• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians.
• Upholds and complies with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for employees, consumers, family members and visitors.
• Commits to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately.
• Implements behavioral measurement systems and collects data.
• Communicates any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to teacher, BA and nursing staff.
• Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner at all times.
• Coordinate classroom activities when Classroom Teacher is absent, as designated by the Special Education Director, Program Director or Classroom Teacher.

• Essential functions and principle duties and responsibilities:
• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians.
• Uphold and comply with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for the employees, consumers, family members and visitors.
• Commit to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes. Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed by the Director of Special Education, Clinical Director, Supervising Behavior Analyst, Lead Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst, Behavior Specialist and Supervisory Educator.
• Assist with preparation/implementation of student IEPs.
• Implement behavioral measurement systems.
• Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner at all times.
• Coordinate classroom activities when Supervisory Educator is absent, according to established protocol.
• Assist in the preparation/facilitation of student group activities.
• Create/organize classroom schedule and daily student lesson plans/materials.
• Responsible for any/all evacuation procedures.
• Participate in interview process relating to Behavior Technician position, as requested by Supervisory Educator / Behavior Analyst.
• Assist in the training of newly hired behavior technicians.
• Responsible for implementing all aspects of child’s educational program, including self-care and toileting skills.
• Implement child educational program in inclusive settings in public education or other educational environments. (This requires transportation to and from such locations).
• Assist in gathering data for progress reports.
• Responsible for working with individuals 6-21 years of age.
• Responsible for passing the school approved Crisis Management System and maintaining the certification.
• Responsible for obtaining CPR certification and maintaining the certification.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to teacher and nursing staff.
• Responsible for performing other duties and job assignments as required by the Director of Special Education, Supervising Behavior Analyst, Lead Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst, Behavior Specialist and Supervisory Educator.
• Will monitor bus/student AM arrival and PM departure on a daily basis with other Lead BTs.

Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Attentiveness.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Physical stamina.

Internal/External Relationships:

Internal - Pathways students and employees; Crayons students and staff; Trudeau staff.

External - Parents, families receiving services; students/staff of public schools and other education professionals directly involved in some component of a child’s teaching/treatment program.

Working Conditions:

Office and classroom conditions working directly with students and staff; work with students will include teaching self-care skills (e.g., toileting). In addition, work can be conducted in public school settings and individual family homes, requiring transportation to and from such locations. Additional considerations include work with computers.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to deal with the broad range of needs presented by children with autism, including significant problem behaviors. Must be able to work with children in situations involving physical contact. Work will often include sitting in small chairs or on the floor and require rapid movement (sometimes running) to address safety and teaching needs of children.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in education or special education or a related field preferred.

Three years’ experience working with children in a special education classroom or setting preferred.

Must be amenable to instruction, able to follow specific directions of supervisor(s), and receptive to feedback.

Must be capable and ready to assume leadership duties during working hours.

Good interpersonal skills are essential.

Must have basic computer knowledge.

Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and own the vehicle to be used, as directed, to provide transportation.