Registered Behavior Technician

Southeastern-Massachusetts-Educational-Collaborative; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

MSERS retirement

Summer program

Job summary

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, MA seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Paraprofessional to collaborate with teachers and BCBA staff in implementing ABA-based behavior support plans for students with behavioral needs.

The role requires RBT certification and an Associate degree or equivalent, with potential for 184 school-year days plus a summer program. Travel between campuses may be necessary; MSERS retirement eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABA principles and classroom behavior support.
• Ability to collect and document data for Functional Behavioral Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply ABA in classroom settings.
• Informally assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Collect and submit data for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Implement BIP-related strategies under BCBA guidance.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, families, and staff.

Skills

ABA principles

data collection

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

RBT certification

Job description

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Registered Behavior Technician

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5919945

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of RBT Paraprofessional. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work collaboratively with teachers, BCBAs and other support staff to implement behavior support plans for students who require consistent and significant behavioral support throughout the day. The ideal candidate is able to understand and apply principles of ABA in classroom settings, informally assess student needs and implement interventions and collect and submit data to the the BCBA for analysis.

This is a School Year Position (184 days) plus a 5 week part-time summer program. Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Life Insurances, 457b/403b). This position qualifies for the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System (MSERS). Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.

Registered Behavior Technician certification. Minimum of an Associate degree/equivalent or passing ParaPro test* score required. Additional $1/hour to obtain/maintain 7d School Pupil Transport license. Experience working with students with special needs and medical needs. Formal training in theories of ABA or Behavioral Support Interventions strongly preferred.

EOE

Essential Duties

• Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
• Informally assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Implement Behavior Intervention plans to affect behavior changes.
• Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students at the same time.
• Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revision to BIPs.
• Model implementation of BIPs, as directed by the BCBA, for Paraprofessionals and staff.
• Maintains a culturally inclusive, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student needs and interests.
• Follows schedule as assigned including reassignments to different program locations as needed.
• Develops awareness of inclusion procedures within the host school and maintains positive relationships and ongoing communication with the administrators and receiving teachers within host school.
• Prepares for, attends, and fully participates in staff meetings, and student meetings if requested to do so by administration.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth and skills consistent with current research and practice in education through in-services, coursework, evaluations, and online courses.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration.
• Complete all expected paperwork in a high quality manner within mandated/required timelines.
• Shows respect and compassion for all members of the classroom and school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members.
• Implements all aspects of the educational day, which may include activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting.
• Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students.
• Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Shares in the overall everyday activities necessary for operation of the program (inventorying, ordering, tracking as necessary, suggestions for program improvement, etc.)
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed.
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Southwestern MA Educational Collaborative

The Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) is a public education collaborative established in 1975 pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4E. SMEC is an extension of eight public school systems, which make up its membership. The present membership includes the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester and Old Rochester Regional public school districts. SMEC accepts students for enrollment in its programs from school systems throughout Southeast Massachusetts. The Collaborative’s programs and services are locally based and locally directed and are designed to supplement the special education resources of its member districts. SMEC offers a variety of services for students with special needs aged 3-21 as well as adults with developmental disabilities. The Collaborative also offers professional development opportunities for educational staff. SMEC is a member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives.

Job Requirements

• CORI, SAFIS, and driving history checks are required for all positions.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Audrey Rodrigues , Human Resources Manager
• 25 Russells Mills Road
• Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]