Autism Programs Training and Support Interventionist

Specific Duties:

Instruction:

• Deliver instruction utilizing ABA methodology/facilitate student learning and independence
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of instructional materials and visual supports as needed under the direction of leadership staff
• Assist with student specific instructional program development (lesson plans for DTI and naturalistic instruction, and task analyses.

Training:

• Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities
• Provides training and feedback regarding all of the job responsibilities and expectations of non-certified staff working in the Autism Programs.
• Provides training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills when paired with new staff working with students
• Train and support staff in using BIP Track and/or any other ABA software
• Assist in or lead formal training sessions for non-certified staff
• Assist in the development of formal training presentations
• Conducts ongoing procedural fidelity and instructional quality assessments and accompanying feedback to non-certified staff (ongoing training)
• Assist with the completion of RBT competency assessments
• Assist with/lead exam preparation/study sessions for non-certified staff pursuing RBT certification

Assessment:

• Records data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
• Reviews data regularly and notifies supervisor(s) of any relevant information
• Reviews student issues with relevant team members
• Assesses reinforcer effectiveness/conduct preference assessments as needed
• Conducts observations of students
• Conducts observations of staff
• Conducts procedural fidelity checks for on-going programs
• Conducts reliability checks on data being collected
• Assists leadership staff in analyzing behavioral and instructional data
• Assists with formal behavior analytic assessments including, but not limited to, functional assessments, skill-based assessments, and ecological assessments.

General Responsibilities:

Programmatic:

• Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students all times
• Serves as a model to others by demonstrating ABA strategies and procedures with students
• Provides guidance and support to all Autism Programs staff regarding best practices
• Assist with the acquisition and onboarding of non-certofoed staff within the Autism Programs
• Provides behavior support within the Autism Programs as directed
• Collect and maintain data as directed
• Completes all forms, reports and paperwork in a timely, efficient and accurate manner
• Assists with student scheduling
• Develop and complete yearly performance goals
• Performs all duties of Autism Programs non-certified staff (except where prohibited by licensing)
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Communication and Participation:

• Communicates relevant behavior/instructional information to team on an on-going basis
• Communicates professionally with peers and leadership staff, outside agency representatives, and parents/guardians
• Assists in leading student casings
• Attends, participates or leads staff meetings as requested
• Attends and/or participates in PPT meetings as requested
• Attends and/or participates in parent meetings as requested

Knowledge:

• Knows, understands, and complies with ACES policies and procedures
• Knows, understands, and complies with building/program policies and procedures
• Knows, understands, and complies with ACES ASSIST procedures and protocols
• Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Knows and complies with all regulations and guidelines of the BACB as they apply to RBT certification
• Demonstrates understanding and mastery of all concepts presented through the ACES Autism Programs Training Series
• Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant individual behavior management programs in operation
• Fluently discusses and applies applied behavior analytic concepts, principles, and methodologies
• Continues professional growth through ongoing trainings, discussions and other learning opportunities presented
• Seeks out additional training and professional development and learning opportunities

High School Diploma; Bachelors degree preferred

Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification Minimum

Minimum2-years relevant Autism/RBT experience preferred

Implementing ABA programming with students with autism, developmental and/or emotional disabilities.)

Employment Status: 10-month position (196 days), plus mandatory ESY