Behavior Technician - Whitcomb Middle School

Marlborough-Public-Schools

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 47,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Technician to join Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers a 214-day calendar with an immediate start and a pay rate of $30 per hour.

The role involves implementing structured behavioral programs, collecting data, and helping students develop academic, communication, and daily living skills. Collaboration with the special education team is essential, along with after-hours meetings and trainings

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of ABA experience in a public school or private special education setting or clinical environment.
Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide a highly structured approach using behavioral principles.
Run programs with predetermined skills across academic, communication, social, and daily living areas.
Collect data and record progress; graph progress daily.
Assist students in generalizing learned skills within general education settings.
Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions in unstructured times.
Maintain crisis prevention certification and use restraints as needed.
Consult with educators and attend required meetings/trainings after school.

Skills

ABA experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

RBT Certification

Associate’s Degree or 48 credits

Job description

Behavior Technician - Whitcomb Middle School

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Job Details

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

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