Behavior Technician

Lubbock

Behavior Technician

42339BR

Burkhart Center

Position Description

Performs instructional and educational work while serving as a teacher in a classroom / lab. Organizes and develops course work, coordinates classes for students, observes and assesses the needs of the students. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Assists in planning and preparation of vocational, nutritional, and social skills lessons to enhance student's job skills, life skills, and social skills through use of best -practice intervention activities, program design, records management.
• Participates in workshops, trainings, and on-line courses required for certification as a student job coach.
• Maintains and updates proper documentation for student job resumes and evaluations to track progress.
• Serve as a lead job coach for placing students in internships, counseling and training students on duties and responsibilities of the internship / job.
• Assists in planning curriculum and class activities to all Transition Academy students.
• Participate in behavior management and instructional programs.
• Participates in academic and behavioral assessments.
• Communicates with parents, staff, and Transition Academy students on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Develop lesson plans and provide group and individualized intervention for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, faculty, and administrators on developing individualized instructional and behavior management programs for individuals with autism . Assist with data collection. Communicate with parents, administrators and staff on a daily basis. Participate in parent training. Flexibility for minor schedule changes.

Required Qualifications

Post-secondary certification / degree required. Two years of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience participating in assessment, intervention, and program modification based on data to ensure continued success of students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Educational Support

Job Sub Family

Lab Education

Annualized Pay Range

$36,800 - $47,800 - $58,900

Hourly Pay Range

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8-5

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.