ABA Behavior Technician - Marlborough High School

Marlborough High School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools invites applications for an ABA Behavior Technician at Marlborough High School. This role is based at Marlborough High School, Marlborough, MA for the 2026-2027 school year, with a 214-day calendar including a Summer Program.

Starting pay is $30.00 per hour. Responsibilities include implementing data-driven ABA programs, data collection, and collaboration with special educators to support student learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school, private special education school, or clinical environment.
• RBT Certification must be completed within 90 days of hire, or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly structured ABA program using behavioral principles.
• Run programs with predefined skills (academic, communication, motor, social, daily living).
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition.
• Graph progress daily to track outcomes.
• Help students generalize learned skills in general education settings.
• Implement play plans and support social interactions during unstructured times.
• Collect student work as directed by the special education teacher.
• Gather/organize materials for programs and reinforcement systems.
• Support students with challenging behaviors and safety concerns.
• Maintain crisis prevention certification and use restraints as needed.
• Consult with educators and behavior specialists.
• Complete daily home communication log.
• Attend required meetings and trainings after school.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Principal.

Skills

ABA experience

RBT Certification

Associate degree

Education

Associate’s Degree

48 credits toward BA/BS

Job description

ABA Behavior Technician - Marlborough High School

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ABA Behavior Technician - Marlborough High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910548

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Behavior Technician

Location:

Marlborough High School

Work Year:

2026-2027

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

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 > 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

Contact Information

• Sarah Casey , Principal
• Whitcomb Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]