The Behavioral Instructor (BI) position is designed to meet the individual needs of clients with a variety of limitations and/or challenges. Job priorities include providing direct instruction within the school, home and/or community setting as outlined in treatment and behavior support plans. The job requires that the BI be very familiar with the student/s to whom s/he is assigned and to interpret and apply written plans, procedures, and other protocols as prescribed by their supervisor.
Behavioral Instructors are directly supervised by the Supervising BCBA Supervisor/Consultant and/or the Assistant Clinical Director/s and Clinical Director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and/or a high school diploma or associates degree with extensive experience
- Specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Special Education (3-5 years)
Additional Information
A. Specific areas of supervision and support provided to BIs by the Supervising Behavior Analyst and/or Clinical Director:
- Provide teaching/learning procedures for managing both antecedent and consequent conditions in addition to treatment plan goals and BSPs.
- Additional instruction and supervision in implementation of instructional/behavioral procedures.
- Additional instruction and supervision in data collection and management.
- Additional instruction and supervision in the preparation of teaching/learning materials and other behavioral support materials.
- Advanced training in specific topics of interest to support professional growth and development.
- Additional instruction and supervision around staff training.
B. Specific Job duties required of a BI are as follows:
- The BI’s primary job responsibility is providing direct instruction, supervision and safety support to the client/s to whom s/he is assigned.
- The BI will follow all behavioral and instructional procedures as written or described by the Behavior Analyst, Lead Behavioral Instructor, or Clinical Director.
- The BI will assist clients in following their daily schedules, completing all activities specified for each treatment session, and implement all plans and procedures as prescribed.
- The BI will set up and organize client schedules, data sheets, communication logs, daily lesson plans, or other required paperwork and documentation.
- The BI will collect data thoroughly, accurately, and legibly, as specified for each client.
- The BI will maintain fluency in the SUPPORT curriculum and implement techniques as specified in the client’s behavior support plan (if necessary/applicable).
- The BI will treat all family members with respect and dignity.
- The BI will maintain confidentiality for clients and families in accordance with HIPPA regulations.