Bay Area - CA - Behavior Interventionist & Registered Behavior Technician

Scoot Education; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training hours

Weekly pay via direct deposit

W-2 employment — we handle withholding

Background check reimbursement

401k enrollment after eligibility

Referral Program: earn with Scoot — 10

This role is non-exempt (hourly) pay

Job summary

Scoot Education is seeking a Behavior Interventionist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students with intensive behavioral needs in the Bay Area. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to implement BIPs, de-escalation strategies, and daily routines under supervision.

Ideal candidates have RBT certification, ABA experience, and a commitment to safety and structured environments. This is a W-2, hourly role with paid training, weekly pay, and benefits as outlined by Scoot Education.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students with intensive behavioral and emotional needs.
• Empathetic and calm presence during escalated moments.
• Strong commitment to student safety and structure.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in high-needs settings, including 1:1 and small groups.
• Implement strategies to support intensive behaviors and de-escalation.
• Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with teachers and behavior teams.
• Foster a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Model positive behavior and assist with IEPs.

Skills

Empathetic presence

Calm demeanor

Safety-focused mindset

Student-support mindset

Education

College credits, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Bay Area - CA - Behavior Interventionist & Registered Behavior Technician

Description

Behavior Interventionist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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Why Scoot?

Get support from your dedicated Scoot Education Consultant who matches you to school assignments based on your experience with high-needs behavior support, crisis response, and de-escalation. Access 1:1 check-ins to discuss school feedback, training opportunities, and career planning.

Many of our consultants have classroom or behavioral experience and will share best practices for working in intensive behavior settings. They’re just a phone call away for any questions or concerns.

• Paid training hours and professional development opportunities
• Weekly paychecks via direct deposit
• W-2 employment — we handle withholding and taxes
• Reimbursement for state & federal background check expenses
• 401k enrollment after meeting eligibility requirements
• Referral Program: Refer friends to work with Scoot — after 10 shifts, you both earn $100 gift cards
• This role is non-exempt (hourly); actual pay is based on hours worked

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with students in high-needs behavioral settings, including 1:1 and small-group support
• Implement strategies to support students exhibiting intensive or escalated behaviors, including:
• Elopement
• Non-verbal or low-communication profiles
• Support toileting, personal care, and adaptive behavior routines as needed
• Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety protocols, and de-escalation frameworks
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and behavior teams
• Foster a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
• Model positive behavior and assist with IEP implementation

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for supporting students with intensive behavioral and emotional needs
• An empathetic nature and calm, grounded presence during escalated moments
• Strong commitment to student safety and structure
• College credits, Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor
• State & federal background checks
• TB risk assessment or test

Qualifications

You may qualify as a Behavior Interventionist (BI) OR Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):

• Experience supporting individuals with moderate–severe behavior needs
• At least 1 year experience in a special education, behavior support, ABA, mental health, or classroom setting
• Valid RBT Certification
• Experience in ABA therapy and working with students with developmental disabilities
• At least 1 year experience supporting individuals with significant behavior challenges

About Scoot Education

Scoot Education is a thoughtful staffing partner with a mission to help create exceptional experiences in education. When filling vacancies, we focus on making the right match and providing support inside and outside the classroom to create a positive experience for everyone—especially students.

We partner with public, charter, private, independent, and faith-based schools across California to provide both short-term and long-term support. Depending on your skills and certifications, you may be placed as a Behavior Interventionist, RBT, paraprofessional, or in another student-support role. Your consultant will learn your preferences and help connect you with opportunities that match your background and goals.

Scoot Education is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and make hiring decisions based on merit and value.

Let’s help make exceptional experiences in education.

Bay Area - CA - Behavior Interventionist & Registered Behavior Technician