Training and Technical Assistance Associate - RABTAN

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide regional training and technical assistance to division leaders and public school personnel on research-based practices, including on-the-job coaching in behavior assessment and intervention within school settings.
• Develop and facilitate both online and in-person training opportunities.
• Create coursework to support statewide learning on critical topics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the state to design and deliver targeted training and develop resources that address evolving needs.
• Contribute to data collection and research development efforts.
• Prepare and share training materials.
• Provide consultative and coaching support to school personnel on behavior analysis practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Master’s degree in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field and equivalent training.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices used with children and adolescents with disabilities who have interfering behaviors.
• Extensive knowledge of positive behavior supports used with children and adolescents with disabilities who have interfering behaviors.
• Prior experience in delivering systematic personnel training and technical assistance within a public school setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and overnight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds active BCBA® certification and state licensure, as well as in good standing, with national and state boards.
• Prior experience in teaching or administration in public school systems.
• Prior experience developing and implementing live and online training and education.