Behavior Technician

The Aptus Group; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Referral Program

Employee Discounts

Professional Development and Ongoing培训

Sick Time Off

Retirement Plan

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Aptus Group in Commerce, CA is seeking a compassionate Behavior Technician (BII) to join our team and support youth in a detention center setting. You will work one-on-one with an assigned student to help them meet behavioral goals, with a pay rate of $24 per hour.

This part-time position runs Monday through Friday during school hours. Typical benefits include weekly pay, referral programs, ongoing training, sick time, a retirement plan, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral support to assigned student(s) throughout the school day.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and support plans.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe, structured, and learning-focused classroom.
• Support students in meeting individualized behavior and educational goals.
• Collect and document behavioral data, case notes, and progress toward goals.
• Model and reinforce appropriate behavior and coping skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily progress and student behavior.
• Support students with transitions and social-emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff, school teams, and supervisors.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

The Aptus Group is seeking a compassionate Behavior Technician (BII) to join our team and support youth in a detention center setting. In this role, you will work one‑on‑one with an assigned student to help them meet their behavioral goals. This is a meaningful opportunity for individuals who feel called to make a lasting difference in the lives of at‑risk youth.

Pay Rate: $24 per hour

Location: Commerce, CA 90040

Schedule: Part Time (Monday - Friday)

Why Work With Us

• Weekly Pay
• Referral Program & Employee Discounts
• Professional Development and Ongoing Training
• Sick Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Collaborative, mission‑driven environment

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a juvenile court school setting with students ages 12-19 years of age who have behavior challenges
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is a plus
• 6 months of experience working in behavioral services
• Availability to work Monday through Friday during school hours
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral support to assigned student(s) throughout the school day
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and support plans
• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe, structured, and learning‑focused classroom
• Support students in meeting individualized behavior and educational goals
• Collect and document behavioral data, case notes, and progress toward goals
• Model and reinforce appropriate behavior and coping skills
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily progress and student behavior
• Support students with transitions and social‑emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff, school teams, and supervisors
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

The Aptus Group participates in E verify.

The Aptus Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.