Advanced Behavior Technician (Advanced BT)

The Stepping Stones Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking an Advanced Behavior Technician for school-based settings. This full-time role offers guaranteed hours (6+ hours/day) and onsite work across 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with supervision from multiple BCBAs. Start date is flexible through the 2026-27 year.

Responsibilities include delivering ABA support, covering absences, and mentoring newer technicians while maintaining accurate data and documentation. Strong collaboration and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in ABA with school-based settings is required.
• Completion of a 40-hour behavioral training course.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Availability Monday-Friday within 7:00 AM–4:00 PM window; flexible start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA support to students across diverse cases and settings.
• Fill in for staff absences and cover urgent assignments as needs change.
• Work with multiple BCBAs and mid-level supervisors to expand knowledge.
• Mentor newer Behavior Technicians through shadowing and modeling.
• Assist with administrative tasks and data collection for behavior plans.

Skills

ABA experience

Adaptability

Communication

Collaboration

Availability 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in psychology, education, behavior analysis, child development or related field

40-hour behavioral training course

RBT certification (preferred)

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Advanced Behavior Technician (Advanced BT) | Full-Time | Guaranteed Hours | K-12 Special Education

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Behavior Technician ready to take the next step in your ABA career? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking an Advanced Behavior Technician to join our team in a school-based setting for the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to deepen your ABA experience, work with more than one BCBA, see a wide range of student needs and behaviors, and build toward leadership roles, with full-time hours you can count on.

This is a flexible role with no permanent caseload. You'll provide direct ABA support where it's needed, cover absences, and mentor newer Behavior Technicians in the field. On days when coverage isn't needed, you'll support the team with tasks assigned by a BCBA.

• Pay:$32-$34 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 30-32.5 hours per week with a minimum of 6 hours per day guaranteed, within a 7:00 AM-4:00 PM window (start times vary with scheduling needs)
• Setting: Onsite, K-12, one to two school sites per day depending on district needs, general education and special education settings
• Supervision: Work under multiple BCBAs and mid-level supervisors
• Start date: Flexible, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide direct ABA support to students across a variety of cases and school settings
• Fill in for staff absences and cover urgent assignments as needs change
• Work with multiple BCBAs and mid-level supervisors to expand your clinical knowledge and skills
• Support new Behavior Technicians in the field through shadowing, modeling, and mentorship
• Assist with administrative tasks assigned by supervising BCBAs
• Implement behavior intervention plans and collect accurate behavioral data
• Adjust day to day to the needs of students and the team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Keep a high standard of professionalism, flexibility, and student care

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior ABA experience
• Proof of completion of a 40-hour behavioral training course
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Availability Monday-Friday, with flexible hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Flexibility with start date
• Reliable transportation to travel between school sites as needed
• Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working without a permanent caseload and adapting daily
• Working with a variety of student profiles and behaviors, including students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), and other health impairments (OHI)
• Working with multiple supervisors and learning from each
• Mentoring and shadowing newer Behavior Technicians
• Traveling between two sites in a day
• Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
• School-based experience
• Experience mentoring or training newer staff
• Experience with severe or aggressive behaviors
• Experience supporting students within PBIS and MTSS frameworks
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, behavior analysis, child development, or a related field

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician, ABA Therapist, Behavioral Health Technician, Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Instructional Aide, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Guaranteed full-time hours, with a minimum of 6 hours per day
• Hands-on experience under multiple BCBAs and a wide range of student profiles
• A clear stepping stone toward mid-level supervisor and other leadership roles
• Mentoring opportunities that build your supervision skills
• Variety every day, with no permanent assignment
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $32-$34 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative leadership
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
• Ability to respond appropriately to behavioral, health, and safety situations and follow approved safety procedures
• Ability to travel between school sites during the day
• Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Advanced Behavior Technicians are adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn. They adjust quickly to new students and settings, communicate clearly with BCBAs and school teams, support their colleagues, and keep the quality of student care high no matter where they're needed.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral support services, and we give our team members the training, resources, and support to grow professionally while making a difference in the communities they serve.

Ready to make an impact? Please share your ABA experience and confirm that you've completed a 40-hour behavioral training course and are flexible on start date.