School Behavior Technician BT/RBT

Dragonfly Cares•Lindenhurst, NY

2d•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 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and behavioral support to students on the autism spectrum in a school setting. Technicians work under the supervision of BCBAs and in collaboration with school staff to implement individualized behavior intervention plans, support student skill development, and help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally throughout the school day. The schedule is Monday through Friday during full school-day hours and follows the school calendar, with breaks and holidays off. The posting describes consistent daytime weekday hours with no evenings or weekends. Pay is $23–$26 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience. The opening is immediate. Dragonfly Cares provides free CPI, CPR, and First Aid certification training, virtual training opportunities, access to continuing education and professional development units, clinical supervision and collaboration with school teams, and supervision or fieldwork opportunities for those pursuing BCBA certification or completing required experience hours. Qualified referrals may earn bonuses of up to $250.

Requirements

Availability for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday.
Reliable transportation to school districts.
Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
At least one year of ABA experience is preferred.
Previous school-based or special education experience is preferred.
Experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays, is a plus.
BT or RBT applicants are sought; the posting does not state that RBT certification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 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 daytime weekday hours, with no nights or weekends.
Schedule follows the school year, with breaks and holidays off.
Free CPI, CPR, and First Aid certification training.
Unlimited virtual training opportunities.
Access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Clinical support from a supervising BCBA and collaboration with the school team.
Opportunities to earn restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for individuals pursuing 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.