ABA Behavior Technician- Goodnow Elementary School

Goodnow; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodnow Elementary School in Marlborough, MA seeks an ABA Behavior Technician for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves implementing structured ABA programs, data collection, and promoting skill generalization in a K-12 environment. Position starts August 24, 2026, with a $30/hour salary and 214-day work year including summer program.

Bilingual skills considered a plus. The ideal candidate has at least two years of ABA experience in school or clinical settings, and may hold an RBT or

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school or private special education setting or clinical environment.
• RBT Certification or equivalent education pathway must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly structured ABA-based instruction using behavioral principles.
• Run programs targeting academic, communication, motor, social, and daily living skills with prompting sequences.
• Collect data and record progress; graph progress daily.
• Support generalization of skills in general education settings; implement play plans.
• Prepare materials for educational programs and reinforcement systems as requested.
• Work with students displaying challenging behaviors; implement crisis-prevention protocols as needed.
• Attend required meetings and trainings after school.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits

RBT Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Job description

ABA Behavior Technician- Goodnow Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871557
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Title of Position:

Behavior Technician

Location:

Goodnow Brothers Elementary School

Work Year:

2026-2027

The regular work year for Behavior Technicians is 214 days including a Summer Program.

Effective Date of Employment:

August 24, 2026

Salary:

$30.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles
• Run programs that specify pre-determined skills including: academic, communication, motor, social, adaptive daily living skills (including: toileting (may require lifting), grooming, dressing and eating using a systematic prompting sequence
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition
• Graph all programs daily to track progress
• Assist students in generalizing learned skills within the general education settings
• Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions at unstructured times (recess, lunch, specials, etc.)
• Collect student work as directed by special education teacher
• Gather/create/organize materials for educational programs, behavior charts, reinforcement systems, etc. as requested by special educator
• Work with students who may exhibit behaviors such as: aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills and safety concerns
• Implement specific behavior protocol (including data collection and graphing as needed)
• Maintain current crisis prevention certification (e.g.,Safety-Care) and implement physical restraints and escorts as needed
• Consult with special educator, general educator and behavior specialist
• Complete daily home communication log
• Attend required meetings and trainings after school
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school or private special education school or clinical environment or RBT Certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire) or an Associate’s Degree or 48 credits at the bachelor level in education or a related field.

• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese,and/or Creole) is a plus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required