School Behavior Technician BT/RBT

Dragonfly Cares • Riverhead, NY

3d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Dragonfly Cares is hiring full-time Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) for school-based positions in Nassau County for the upcoming school year. The role provides one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to students on the autism spectrum in a school setting. Technicians work under supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and alongside school staff to implement individualized behavior intervention plans, support skill development, and help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally throughout the school day.

The position offers consistent daytime weekday hours that follow the school calendar, with no evenings or weekends. Dragonfly Cares describes itself as a mission-driven organization providing ABA therapy in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island.

Requirements

• Be available for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday.
• Have reliable transportation to school districts.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field; preferred but not required.
• At least one year of ABA experience.
• Previous school-based or special education experience.
• Experience working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision throughout the school day.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned with each student's learning goals.
• Collect and record accurate data on student behavior and progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school staff, and clinical supervisors.
• Maintain detailed, professional documentation that meets school and agency standards.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training to strengthen clinical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23–$26 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience.
• Consistent full-school-day weekday hours with no nights or weekends.
• Schedule follows the school year, with breaks and holidays off.
• Free CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention), CPR, and First Aid certification training, plus unlimited virtual training opportunities.
• Access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) to support ongoing learning, certification, and licensure requirements.
• A supervising BCBA guides each case, with opportunities to collaborate with the school team.
• Opportunities to earn restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for BCBA certification, as well as fieldwork opportunities for students completing required experience hours.
• Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
• Meaningful work supporting students' academic, social, and behavioral growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed