Behavior Technician (RBT)

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Public retirement

Health clinics

Paid holidays

PTO days

Employee assistance

Health spending account

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking Behavior Technicians (RBTs) district-wide in St. Louis County, MO.

The role involves assisting under supervision of a BCBA, supporting students during school hours, and possibly traveling between buildings across K–12 sites. Applicants should have 36 college credits or Frontline Training, a high school diploma, and a Behavior Technician certification; substitute certification is also required before SSD Board approval.

Qualifications

• 36 college credits or Frontline Substitute Teacher Training (DESE approved).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Behavior Technician certification from the BACB is required.
• Substitute Certification through Missouri DESE is required prior to SSD Board approval.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist under supervision of a BCBA to support students across multiple schools.
• Work during school hours with occasional after-school hours as needed.
• Travel between buildings may be required to cover K–12 settings.
• Contribute to ABA therapy services and district equity goals.

Education

36 college credits or Frontline Training

HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience with children preferred

Behavior Technician cert required

Substitute Certification required

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Behavior Technician (RBT)

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5624740
Application Deadline: Oct 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Behavior Technician(RBT) -District Wide

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Special School District (SSD) Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are assistants who work under the supervision of a board-certified behavior analyst to support students throughout St. Louis County. Through your diligent care, supervision, and encouragement, you will serve as a valued member of an educational team focused on providing behavior analytics services and practices to ensure students have what they need to thrive and feel empowered. If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position with our District, SSD offers tuition assistance and resources to ensure your success.

Behavior Technicianswork during school hours, Monday through Friday. The start and end times may vary depending on the building assignment. Occasional work after school hours may be required.Travel between buildings may be required. Assigned school and/or district may be adjusted based on ABA Therapy needs. This position will cover multiple schoolsfrom K-12.

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until: 10/11/2026

Salary

• $25.00 to $40.00/hr. based on education and experience

Education and Experience

• Thirty-six hours of college credit required or completion of the Frontline Substitute Teacher Training as approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Behavior Technician certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required
• Substitute Certification through Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required prior to SSD Board approval

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

• Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25 to $40 Hourly
Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]