Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

Autism & Behavioral Spectrum; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid RBT training

100% BACB exam fee coverage

40-hour coursework paid

Job summary

AB Spectrum in Missouri seeks a Behavior Technician (RBT) to deliver individualized, 1:1 ABA therapy to children ages 1-6 under the supervision of a BCBA. The role focuses on building communication, social, and daily living skills in a play-based, ReggioEmilia-inspired environment.

Typical day includes teaching communication, building social skills, supporting independence and daily living tasks, data collection, and following treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.
• Help children develop communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Assist with data collection and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Teaching communication and language skills
• Building social and play skills
• Supporting independence and daily living skills
• Working on feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Helping children navigate challenging moments
• Collecting data and tracking progress
• Following individualized treatment plans
• Creating learning opportunities through play
• Celebrating small and big milestones

Skills

ABA therapy

Data collection

Child development support

1:1 therapy

Education

RBT certification

Job description

• Helping children navigate challenging moments

the schedule is set and cannot be modified.

No evenings. No weekends.

Join a Top Workplace in Specialized Therapy

Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proudly named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earned this recognition, which is based entirely on employee feedback, because we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

AB Spectrum provides specialized Reggio ABA™ (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for young children (ages 1-6). Our foundation is ABA, an evidence-based therapy focused on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

• Our Model: Our centers utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model. We embrace the principles of Reggio Emilia by devising a Natural Environment Teaching (NET), child‑led learning environment to deliver individualized, high‑quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.
• Our Team: Join our collaborative team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and Administration. You'll benefit from cross‑disciplinary collaboration and unique special visits, including music facilitators, pet interactions, and other partnerships.

Behavior Technician- Paid RBT

Build Skills. Build Confidence. Build a Career.

At AB Spectrum, we believe therapy should feel meaningful, engaging, and fun—for the children we serve and the people who work with them.

We provide specialized ReggioABA™ therapy for children ages 1-6, combining evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a child‑led, play‑based environment inspired by Reggio Emilia.

As a Behavior Technician, you'll play an important role in helping children develop communication, social, independence, and daily living skills while building meaningful relationships along the way.

Your Role

Working under the supervision of a BCBA, you'll provide individualized, 1:1 ABA therapy and help children work toward meaningful developmental goals.

Your Day May Include

• Teaching communication and language skills
• Building social and play skills
• Supporting independence and daily living skills
• Working on feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Helping children navigate challenging moments
• Collecting data and tracking progress
• Following individualized treatment plans
• Creating learning opportunities through play
• Celebrating small—and big—milestones

This is an active, hands-on position.

Our ReggioABA approach encourages you to get involved, follow the child's interests, and turn everyday moments into opportunities for learning.

What Makes AB Spectrum Different?

At AB Spectrum, we're building a clinical environment where people can learn, grow, and build a career.

You'll work alongside BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, Center Administrators, and other team members in a collaborative environment.

Our clinics also feature unique experiences throughout the year, including:

• Music facilitators
• Story time
• Special animal/pet interactions
• The Gym Bus
• The Bubble Bus
• Chef Bananas
• Outdoor play and learning
• Seasonal celebrations and team events

We believe therapy can be clinical and evidence-based while still being joyful, creative, and fun.

Current Missouri Locations

Ballwin | St. Peters | Florissant | Mehlville | Wright City

Hiring needs vary by location. Placement is based on current openings, clinical needs, and where we believe you will be most successful.

AB Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Our schedule is designed around the consistent therapy hours our clients receive through their insurance‑authorized services.

Because consistency is critical for the children and families we serve, the schedule is set and cannot be modified.

No evenings. No weekends.

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour

Paid training begins Day 1.

RBT Certified: $20.00/hour

Once you successfully obtain your RBT certification, your pay increases to $20.00/hour beginning the following full pay period.

We Invest in Your Growth

Your RBT certification is just the beginning.

• 100% paid RBT training
• Paid 40-hour RBT coursework
• 100% coverage of BACB application and exam fees