Training and Technical Assistance Associate
Company: Virginia Jobs
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The School of Education (SOE) is committed to excellence in the
initial preparation and continuing development of professionals for
leadership, teaching, service and scholarly inquiry in culturally
diverse settings across the life span. Our mission and values are
grounded in and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and
engagement.
VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) conducts
advanced research and provides training and technical assistance
with associated dissemination activities to improve the employment
outcomes of individuals with significant disabilities.
Chief Purpose of this position: The chief purpose of this position
is to fulfill the commitments of the VCU Autism Center for
Education (VCU-ACE) to the participating school divisions in
contractual partnerships with VCU-ACE, as well as the Virginia
Department of Education.
VCU-ACE mission: VCU-ACE improves services and supports for
individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by promoting the
implementation of research-based practices in schools and the
community through training, technical assistance, research, and
collaboration.
Training includes providing professional development to expand the
expectations, knowledge, and skills of those who live with,
educate, and support individuals with ASD. It supports the
sustainable implementation of research-based practices by providing
instructional activities and resources to anyone who wants to learn
more about ASD and to leaders who guide professional development
initiatives in home, school, community and work.
Technical assistance includes facilitating, implementing, and
evaluating systems-change initiatives customized to stakeholders'
unique needs in educational and community environments, regions,
and the Commonwealth. It supports the sustainable implementation of
research-based practices by providing team facilitation, coaching,
strategic planning, and project management in agencies, school
divisions, and direct services settings to build the confidence
capacity of those supporting individuals with ASD.
The research includes asking questions, seeking answers, and
disseminating findings on important socially significant issues
impacting individuals with ASD across the lifespan to improve
quality of life. Research is conducted using sound real-world
settings using sound research methodologies.
The collaboration includes maintaining a spirit of cooperation in
our interactions with colleagues and developing and sustaining
partnerships with individuals with ASD and their families and
local, commonwealth, and national entities to enrich, develop,
disseminate, and deliver training, technical assistance, and
research activities.
Position Responsibilities: Teaching: Provide regional training
support to designated division liaisons on research-based content
and on-the-job coaching in behavior assessment and intervention
applications within the public school setting; Develop online
training coursework to provide statewide training opportunities on
critical topic areas; Facilitate online courses.
Service: Provide regional technical assistance to comprehensive
public schools and school divisions to increase capacity and
improve services for students with ASD across the age range; coach
division-level staff in the implementation of evidence-based
practices for individuals with ASD; assist public schools and
school divisions in developing systems change plans for improving
services to students with ASD; participate in planning and
implementing regional Communities of Leaders in Autism for multiple
school divisions; develop and deliver targeted training in multiple
live and online formats; coordinate and collaborate with statewide
stakeholders on the development of additional products to meet the
needs of students with ASD across the state.
Research: Assist with data collection and research development
related to the goals of the Autism Center for Education (ACE);
Support ACE by writing research briefs, manuals, and training
materials.
Clinical: Provide consultative and coaching services to school
division personnel regarding implementing evidence-based practices
and behavior analysis in regional partnerships. Board certification
and state licensure in behavior analysis are preferred.Other (for
instance, administrative duties, etc.): Maintain excellent
communication with supervisor, co-workers, and external staff
through written and verbal communication, complete documentation of
time for data collecting and reporting, respond to requests for
information in a timely manner through electronic communication,
and other means; complete additional projects as assigned to
support the Autism Center for Education's work in local and
statewide service improvement plans and statewide goals.
Note to Applicants: This is a 12-month grant-funded position.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in education, psychology,
behavior analysis, or a related field and equivalent training.
Holds BCBA - certification and state licensure, and is active, in
good standing with both the national and state boards.
Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices used with children
and adolescents with disabilities who have challenging
behaviors.
At least three years of experience delivering systematic personnel
training and technical assistance within a public school
setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience developing and implementing live or online training and
education in autism.
Ability to travel regionally and overnight .
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty,
staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty
member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in teaching or administration in public school
systems.
Prior experience in conducting behavior analytic assessments and
interventions in public schools.
Additional Information:
When deciding where to work, VCU is a great choice because of the
career opportunities, a wide variety of benefits available to you
and your family, a generous leave package that can be used how you
see fit, various discounts within the community and a diverse and
inclusive culture that wants to promote your well-being. Details
can be found here:
https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/faculty-benefits/.
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