Training and Technical Assistance Associate - RABTAN

Advertising Summary: The School of Education’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is pleased to announce a faculty vacancy for a Training and Technical Assistance Associate with the Regional Autism and Behavior Technical Assistance Network (RABTAN). This is a full-time, twelve-month, grant-funded term faculty position with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2026.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to provide regional training, coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to classrooms and school divisions across two regions in Virginia. The primary focus of this position is to support school personnel in implementing classwide positive behavior supports for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities, applying behavioral assessments within public school settings, and developing feasible, effective positive behavior interventions that improve student outcomes in two of the three following regions in Virginia, based on geographic location of the applicant:

Superintendent’s Region 1 -- Central Virginia (Charles City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, New Kent, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond City, Surry, and Sussex)

Superintendent's Region 3 -- Northern Neck Virginia (Colonial Beach, Fredericksburg, Gloucester, King George, King William, King and Queen, Middlesex, and Westmoreland)

Superintendent’s Region 8 -- Southside Virginia (Buckingham, Cumberland, Greensville, Halifax, and Prince Edward)

In this pivotal role, you will provide positive behavior support-focused coaching and consultation, through a division leader, to a variety of educational professionals; facilitate regionally based professional learning and training initiatives; and collaborate with school teams to strengthen local capacity and improve continuum options for students with disabilities who have intensive support needs. The position also involves developing and delivering targeted professional development through a variety of in-person and online formats and strategically planning and implementing project objectives to achieve measurable outcomes. This role includes a significant commitment to personnel preparation and field training.

Note to applicants:  This is a grant-funded position. 

Materials received by July 6, 2026, will be given priority consideration. 

Unit: School Of Education MBU

Department: SOE Spec Ed and DP RRTC

Department Summary: Established in 1983, the Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC provides resources for professionals, individuals with disabilities, and their representatives. The center brings together nationally and internationally recognized researchers committed to developing and advancing evidence-based practices that improve the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

The RRTC's Regional Autism and Behavior Technical Assistance Network initiative provides evidence-based regional training and technical assistance to participating school divisions, aiming to enhance the capacity of special education professionals in behavioral assessment and intervention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Instructor

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Kaylan Long
Contact Email:  longk7@vcu.edu