Behavior Technician/Teacher Assistant

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

The Behavior Technician implements the behavior analysis educational and treatment programs of individual children in the classroom, under the direction of the Director of Special Education, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, classroom teacher or designated Behavior Analyst. Collect data within individual child measurement systems and participate in data management. The Classroom Behavior Technician will participate as a member of student treatment teams, participate in clinics, attend trainings and help make lesson materials.

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.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to the 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.
• Works as part of a team to support all students, classrooms, and staff to promote a safe and enriched learning environment.
• Documents any/all medical/physical injuries/incidents.
• Responsible for any/all evacuation procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of child’s educational program including self-care and toileting skills to promote autonomy and dignity of students.
• Implement child educational program in inclusive settings in public education or other education environments.
• Assist with transitions, inclusion opportunities for students, and special activities.
• Assist with the generalization of skills to the community and various settings.
• Responsible for performing other duties and job assignments as required by the Director, BA and Classroom Teacher.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or a minimum of TA Certification) in education or special education or a related field.
• Experience working with children in a teaching capacity is preferred.
• Must be “teachable” and able to receive feedback and specific direction from supervisors.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and own a vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

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: frequent—Pathways students and employees, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, Director of Special Education/Principal.

Physical Requirements

Ability to deal with the broad range of needs presented by children with autism, including significant problem behaviors. 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 the children. Must be able to work with children in such a way as involves physical contact (particularly when there is a child safety need). Employee must achieve certification in the crisis management system utilized by the program within the timeline established by the program.

Benefits at Trudeau

13 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Employer Paid Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Trainings

AAA Discount

Verizon Discount

Pet Insurance