Paraprofessional (Para)

Bright Pathways; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

RBT training support

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Bright Pathways in Waxahachie seeks a Part-time Behavior Technician to work in the ABA setting, providing one-on-one services and supporting children’s communication, social, and daily living skills.

The role offers paid training to become an RBT, with BCBA-guided plans and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional experience with students is valuable.
• No RBT certification required; paid training provided.
• ABA therapy basics are involved.
• Evening, part-time availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children to build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Support progress tracking and family engagement.

Skills

One-on-one with children

Communication skills

Behavioral management

Daily living skills training

ABA basics (no cert required)

Job description

IMPORTANT — PART-TIME, EVENING HOURS (WAXAHACHIE): This opportunity is primarily for part-time evening hours in Waxahachie. Please apply only if this generally works with your availability.

Pay: $20–$30 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note: The position you will be hired into is a Behavior Technician (BT) role, providing one-on-one ABA therapy services. Your paraprofessional experience is a great fit for this work, and paid training is provided.

Are you a Paraprofessional (Para) looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Your experience working with students has already given you many of the skills needed to succeed as a Behavior Technician (BT).

If you've supported students with behavioral, social, communication, or academic needs, you're already familiar with building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping children reach their goals. We provide the training and support to help you transition into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—no prior RBT certification is required.

What you'll do:

• Work one-on-one with children to build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Celebrate meaningful progress and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

Why Paraprofessionals Thrive Here:

• Your classroom experience is highly valued.
• Paid training and support to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work where you can see the difference you make every day

If you're passionate about helping children succeed and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.