Lead Behavior Technician

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.

• 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
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  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 Lead Behavior Technician (LBT) provides and implements behavioral reduction or treatment plans to patients with autism or other behavioral-based developmental disorders. This position reports to the Behavior analyst (and or members of the treatment team). In this role, the LBT is expected to ensure that all treatments provided follow established behavior reduction and other behavioral skills protocol at Pathways.

• Commits to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed.
• Implements behavioral measurement systems and collects data.
• Participates in student IEPs.
• 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, according to established protocol.
• Creates and organizes classroom schedule and daily student lesson plans.
• Responsible for implementing all aspects of children'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 these locations)
• Assist in gathering data for program reports.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to teacher or nursing staff.

• Ensure safety programs and policies are maintained (such as evacuation process).
• Participate in interview process relating to Behavior Techs
• Participate in interview process relating to Behavior Techs.
• Implement behavior support strategies and respond to behavioral challenges in a calm, supportive, and respectful manner.
• Monitor bus/student arrival and departures daily. .

• Associate's degree
• Three years’ experience working with children in a special education classroom or setting preferred.
• Demonstrated the ability to lead or manage a team.
• Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and vehicle.
• Competency Requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass and maintain school Safety Care Certification.

• This position is at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center- 75 Center of New England Blvd.
• Standard hours are M-F 8:30 am-4:00pm
• This is on location except in unique circumstances
• Direct Interaction with Students
• Physical Activity can be up to 40lbs is routinely necessary in such as way as it involves physical contact with students displaying challenging behaviors.