School Behavior Technician - RBT

Dragonfly Cares • Smithtown, NY

1d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Dragonfly Cares is seeking an experienced Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for a full-time role providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in school and center settings. The technician delivers 1:1 therapy to students on the autism spectrum, working under supervising BCBAs and in collaboration with school and center teams to implement individualized behavior intervention plans, support skill development, and help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally.

The position follows a consistent school-day weekday schedule of 7 AM to 4 PM, with no evenings or weekends. The schedule follows the school calendar, including breaks and holidays off. The advertised pay rate is $26–$28 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience. Dragonfly Cares provides training, clinical support, professional development opportunities, and supervision or fieldwork opportunities for individuals pursuing BCBA certification or completing required experience hours.

Requirements

• Active RBT certification.
• At least 1 year of hands-on ABA/RBT experience.
• Experience working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays.
• Reliable transportation to school and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.
• Availability for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous school-based or center-based experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision across school and center settings.
• 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, center staff, and clinical supervisors.
• Maintain detailed, professional documentation that meets school, center, and agency standards.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training to strengthen clinical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26–$28 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience.
• Consistent weekday daytime 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).
• Supervising BCBA guidance for every case and collaboration with the school and center team.
• Restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for individuals pursuing BCBA certification, plus fieldwork opportunities for students completing required experience hours.
• Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
• Meaningful work helping students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally.

What This Job Offers

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