Behavior Technician - Whitcomb Middle School

Whitcomb Middle School; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician to implement structured ABA-based programs for students. The role includes data collection, progress graphs, and collaboration with a special education team.

The position is for the 2026-2027 school year with 214 work days; salary is $30 per hour. Start ASAP; requires ABA experience or RBT certification or related education credits; bilingual skills are a plus; duties include after-school trainings and adherence to school

Qualifications

• Two years ABA experience in a school or clinical setting, or RBT certification within 90 days of hire.
• Associate’s Degree or 48 college credits in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly structured ABA-based program for students.

Skills

ABA experience

Bilingual

Education

RBT Certification

Associate's Degree

48 credits in education

Job description

Behavior Technician - Whitcomb Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916844
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Behavior Technician

Location:

Whitcomb Middle School

Work Year:

2026-2027

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

Effective Date of Employment:

ASAP

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 > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

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

• Tara Sobaleski , Principal
• Whitcomb Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]