Behavior Technician (BT)

New Story Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

EAP

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Behavior Technician to support students ages 5–21 in home and community settings, delivering individualized instruction based on IEP goals. You will collaborate with families, teachers, and clinicians to promote growth in academics, behavior, and life skills, while collecting data to monitor progress and guide decisions.

This role requires patience, adaptability, and strong communication; you’ll partner with a mission-driven team in a supportive environment, with

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 credit hours from an accredited institution.
• At least three months of experience supporting individuals with behavioral or learning differences.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance coverage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and educators.
• Ability to remain patient, adaptable, and professional in dynamic learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized instruction based on each student’s IEP goals.
• Support students with autism and other learning differences in home and community settings.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to promote academic, behavioral, and life skill growth.
• Collect and report data to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions.
• Partner with families, teachers, and clinicians to ensure consistency and support across environments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patience

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 credit hours

Job description

We believe every learner deserves a safe place to grow. At New Story Schools, teams unite academics and therapeutic supports to help students ages 5–21 build skills for life. If collaboration, compassion, and data-informed practice drive you, join us.

As a Behavior Technician (BT) at New Story Schools, you’ll provide one‑on‑one and small‑group support to students in home and community settings. You’ll implement individualized plans that build academic, social, and life skills, helping each learner grow in confidence and independence. Working within a collaborative, mission‑driven team, you’ll play a vital role in creating meaningful progress for students with special needs.

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s degree or a minimum of 48 semester credit hours from an accredited institution

• At least three months of professional or internship experience supporting individuals with behavioral or learning differences

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance coverage

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and educators

• Ability to remain patient, adaptable, and professional in dynamic learning environments

What You’ll Do

• Deliver individualized instruction based on each student’s IEP goals

• Support students with autism and other learning differences in home and community settings

• Implement evidence‑based strategies to promote academic, behavioral, and life skill growth

• Collect and report data to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions

• Partner with families, teachers, and clinicians to ensure consistency and support across environments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].