School Behavior Technician BT/RBT

Dragonfly Cares; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Dragonfly Cares is hiring Registered Behavior Technicians for full-time positions in Nassau County. You will provide 1:1 ABA therapy to students with autism, working alongside BCBAs and school staff. The role offers consistent daytime hours and follows the school calendar, with no nights or weekends.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and a passion for helping students grow academically and behaviorally. Competitive pay ranges from $23 to $26 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children!

Qualifications

• Availability for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday.
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience (preferred).
• Experience working with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support to students.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Behavior analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Dragonfly Cares is seeking dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and Behavior Technicians (BT) for full-time, school-based positions in Nassau County for the upcoming school year. In this role, you'll provide 1:1 ABA therapy to students on the autism spectrum within a school setting. You will work closely with supervising BCBAs and school staff to implement individualized BIPs, support skill development, and help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally throughout the school day.

This is an ideal role for compassionate, dependable people who want consistent daytime weekday hours, with no evenings or weekends, and a schedule that follows the school calendar.

What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision throughout the school day
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned with each student's learning goals
• Collect and record accurate data on student behavior and progress
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, school staff, and clinical supervisors
• Maintain detailed, professional documentation that meets school and agency standards
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to strengthen your clinical skills

Requirements

• Availability for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred, not required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience (preferred)
• Previous school-based or special education experience (preferred)
• Experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays, is a plus
• Reliable transportation to school districts
• Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $23-$26 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience
• Consistent daytime hours - full school day, weekdays only, with no nights or weekends
• School calendar - your schedule follows the school year, with breaks and holidays off
• Ongoing training - free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings
• Real clinical support - a supervising BCBA guides every case, and you'll collaborate with the school team
• Referral bonuses - earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
• Meaningful work - help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.