Consulting Behavior Technician-Teacher Assistant in School District

Trudeau Center; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid PTO

12 paid holidays

8 weeks summer off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Trudeau Center's Pathways Strategic Teaching Center in Warwick, RI is seeking a Consulting Behavior Technician for a full-time, 10-month role with summers off. You’ll work across classroom and community settings, implementing ABA-based education and behavior plans to help students succeed.

Join a collaborative team, travel to consult sites, collect progress data, and support students' educational and self-care goals.

Qualifications

• Must have Teacher’s Assistant Certification or an associate degree.
• ABA experience is preferred; two years recommended.
• Excellent communication and ability to take direction.
• Experience working with children in a teaching or support role.
• Willingness to travel to consult sites.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in school and community settings.
• Implement educational and behavioral programs based on student needs.
• Collect, manage, and analyze student progress data.
• Apply crisis management strategies to ensure safety.
• Prepare learning environments and organize lesson materials.
• Travel to consult sites as required.
• Lead when necessary to support educational and self-care goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, student-centered team.

Skills

ABA experience

Strong communication

Teaching/child support experience

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Teacher’s Assistant Certification or Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years ABA experience (preferred)

Job description

Description

Full-Time | 10-Month Role (Enjoy 8 Weeks Off in the Summer)

Location: Pathways Strategic Teaching Center (A Division of J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center)

Because your work should make a difference and give you room to breathe.

Ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with autism and related disorders—and still enjoy your summers off? At the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, we believe in meaningful work that supports both professional growth and work-life balance. Join our innovative and compassionate team at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, where we’ve been transforming lives since 1988.

What You’ll Do as a Consulting Behavior Technician:

You’ll be on the frontlines of our student support system, helping implement individualized education and behavior plans rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This dynamic role involves working across classroom and community settings, collaborating with teachers and behavior analysts to help students succeed.

• Support children with autism and related disorders in school and community environments
• Implement educational and behavioral programming based on student needs
• Collect, manage, and analyze student progress data
• Use crisis management strategies to ensure safety when needed
• Assist with preparing the learning environment and organizing lesson materials
• Travel to consult sites as required—no two days look the same
• Take the lead when necessary, supporting students' educational and self-care goals
• Contribute to a collaborative, student-centered team environment

What You Bring:

• Minimum of Teacher’s Assistant Certification or associate degree (required)
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of ABA experience (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to take direction and feedback
• Experience working with children in a teaching or support role
• Flexibility to travel to various locations as part of consult services
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle

Benefits That Work for You:

• Competitive compensation
• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• 8 weeks off during the summer
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after one full month)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Paid training opportunities and RBT certification
• Approved practicum site for Salve Regina University

Why Trudeau?

Because we’ve been supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We’re a nonprofit with heart, dedicated to making a difference for those we serve and for the people who make it all happen.

Apply today and start a career where you can grow, give back, and make every day count.