ABA Behavior Technician- Goodnow Elementary School

Marlborough Public Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools seeks a Behavior Technician at Goodnow Brothers Elementary School to support students with behavioral needs using structured ABA-based programs. The role involves data collection, progress monitoring, and collaboration with special educators during the 2025-2026 school year.

The position covers 214 days (including a Summer Program) with a $29/hour wage. Required qualifications include ABA experience (or RBT), and a relevant degree or credits; bilingual abilities are a

Qualifications

• Two years of ABA experience in public or private settings.
• RBT certification to be completed within 90 days of hire or equivalent qualification.
• Associate degree or 48 college credits toward a bachelor's in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide a structured ABA-based approach with pre-determined skill programs.
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition; graph progress daily.
• Assist students in generalizing learned skills in general education settings.
• Implement behavior protocols and crisis prevention procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with special and general educators; attend after-school meetings.

Skills

ABA experience

RBT Certification

Bilingual (SPAN/PORT/CREOLE)

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits toward bachelor's in education or related field

Job description

Title of Position

Behavior Technician

Location

Goodnow Brothers Elementary School

Work Year

2025-2026

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

Salary

$29.00 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.