Behavior Technician- Goodnow Elementary School

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools seeks a Behavior Technician at Goodnow Elementary to implement structured behavioral programs for students with special needs. The role focuses on developing academic, communication, and daily living skills, with data-driven progress tracking and collaboration with educators.

The position runs 214 days per year with an immediate start, offering $30.00 per hour and a full-time schedule in Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• Two years ABA experience in a public school or related setting.
• RBT certification or equivalent education credits completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly structured approach based on behavioral principles.
• Run programs targeting academic, communication, motor, social and daily living skills.
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition.
• Graph daily progress and track outcomes for each program.
• Help students generalize learned skills into general education settings.
• Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions during unstructured times.
• Gather student work as directed by the special education teacher.
• Prepare materials for educational programs and behavior charts as requested.
• Address behaviors such as aggression, non-compliance and inattention with approved protocols.
• Maintain crisis prevention certification and assist with restraints as needed.
• Consult with special and general education staff and attend required meetings.
• Complete daily home communication logs.

Skills

ABA experience

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese/Creole)

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits

RBT Certification (to be completed within 90 days)

Job description

Behavior Technician- Goodnow Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962289

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Behavior Technician

Location:

Goodnow Brothers Elementary School

Work Year:

2026-2027

The regular work year for Behavior Technicians is 214 days including a Summer Program.

Effective Date of Employment:

As soon as possible

Salary:

$30.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles
• Run programs that specify pre-determined skills including: academic, communication, motor, social, adaptive daily living skills (including: toileting (may require lifting), grooming, dressing and eating using a systematic prompting sequence
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition
• Graph all programs daily to track progress
• Assist students in generalizing learned skills within the general education settings
• Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions at unstructured times (recess, lunch, specials, etc.)
• Collect student work as directed by special education teacher
• Gather/create/organize materials for educational programs, behavior charts, reinforcement systems, etc. as requested by special educator
• Work with students who may exhibit behaviors such as: aggression, property destruction, self-injury, non-compliance, disruption, inattention to task, social deficits, non-verbal communication skills and safety concerns
• Implement specific behavior protocol (including data collection and graphing as needed)
• Maintain current crisis prevention certification (e.g.,Safety-Care) and implement physical restraints and escorts as needed
• Consult with special educator, general educator and behavior specialist
• Complete daily home communication log
• Attend required meetings and trainings after school
• Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Marlborough School Committee

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school or private special education school or clinical environment or RBT Certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire) or an Associate’s Degree or 48 credits at the bachelor level in education or a related field.

• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese,and/or Creole) is a plus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Collins , Principal
• Goodnow
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]