Middle School RBT: Behavior & Independence Coach

East Bay Innovation Academy; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Innovation Academy in Oakland, CA seeks a Registered Behavior Technician to provide direct behavioral, social-emotional, and academic support under supervision. You will implement ABA-based plans and help students access the school environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1:1 support experience with middle schoolers, collaboration skills with teachers and families, and a commitment to data-driven behavior improvement. This full-time role emphasizes student independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with middle school-aged students and those with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of positive behavior intervention, applied behavior analysis, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Ability to collect and document behavioral data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 and small-group behavioral support to assigned students throughout the school day.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), IEPs, 504 Plans, and other student support plans as directed.
• Use evidence-based behavioral strategies to increase positive behaviors, independence, self-regulation, communication, and engagement.
• Support students during academic classes, transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other school activities as assigned.
• Reinforce appropriate replacement behaviors and help students develop strategies for managing frustration, conflict, transitions, and challenging situations.
• Collect accurate and objective behavioral data and maintain documentation as required.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to appropriate staff.
• Follow established protocols for responding to behavioral escalation and student safety concerns.
• Support de-escalation and crisis prevention using approved school and behavioral practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA/BA in psychology, education, child development, behavioral science or related field

RBT credential or willingness to obtain one

Job description

East Bay Innovation Academy in Oakland, CA seeks a Registered Behavior Technician to provide direct behavioral, social-emotional, and academic support under supervision. You will implement ABA-based plans and help students access the school environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1:1 support experience with middle schoolers, collaboration skills with teachers and families, and a commitment to data-driven behavior improvement. This full-time role emphasizes student independence and safety.