The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) | Full-Time | K-12 Special Education | Multiple Openings
About the Opportunity
Are you a passionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated RBTs to join our team in school-based settings during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help students build communication, social, academic, behavioral, and self-regulation skills while you put your ABA experience to work in the classroom.
You'll work alongside teachers, paraprofessionals, and special education staff to support students who may have difficulty with transitions and adjusting to classroom activities and related services. We have multiple full-time openings.
- Pay: $23-$26 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 31.25 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, on a set school-day schedule (either 8:45 AM-3:30 PM or 8:15 AM-3:00 PM), no evenings or overnights
- Setting: Onsite, K-12, 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support in general education and special education classrooms
- Sites: Possible support at multiple school sites
- Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
- Employment type:
What You’ll Do
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior support plans with fidelity
- Provide 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support throughout the school day
- Provide behavioral intervention, including redirecting behavior and reinforcing replacement behaviors
- Help students with transitions and with settling into classroom activities and related services
- Provide general academic support, including help with assignments
- Collect, track, and maintain accurate behavioral data
- Assist the teacher(s) and paraprofessionals in the classroom as needed
- Provide personal care assistance, including toileting and diapering, if needed
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the school team
- Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
- Bachelor's degree [confirm field]
- Previous school-based experience
- Behavioral or special education experience
- Ability to meet state requirements for school employment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow school, district, and student support procedures
- Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency
You’ll Thrive inThis Role If You AreOpen To:
- Workingwith students of allages, and in allcaseloads andbehaviors
- Working in both general education and special education settings
- Working with medically fragile students
- Providing toileting and diapering assistance if needed
- Adjusting yourcaseload or schoolsite based ondistrict needs
- Working fullyonsite and in person
PreferredQualifications
- Extensive ABA experience
- Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),emotionaldisabilities,developmentaldisabilities, andsignificantbehavioral needs
- Experience working alongside paraprofessionals in a classroom
- Experience supporting students within PBIS and MTSS frameworks
- Experience supporting students with IEPs and classroom accommodations
- CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
- Courseworkor degree inpsychology,education, behavioranalysis, childdevelopment, socialwork, or a relatedfield
RelatedExperience We Value
Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Technician, Behavioral Technician, ABA Therapist, Behavioral Health Technician, Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Student Support Assistant is highly valued.
WhyCandidates ChooseThis Role
- Gain valuable experience in ABA and school-based behavioral support
- Build experiencefor careers inbehavior analysis,psychology,counseling, specialeducation, socialwork, and healthcare
- Follow apredictable schoolschedule, withevenings, weekends,holidays, and schoolbreaks typically off
- Work alongsideeducators,therapists, andsupport professionals
- Develop professional skills in behavior management, data collection, student engagement,and teamcollaboration
Why You’ll LoveWorking With Us
- Competitive pay of$23-$26 per hour
- Health and wellnessbenefits
- Medical,dental, and visioninsurance foreligible employees
- 401(k) retirementplan for eligibleemployees
- Professionaldevelopment andtrainingopportunities
- Continuing education resources
- Employee referralbonus program
- Supportive andcollaborativeleadership
- Opportunities forcareer advancementand growth
- Meaningful workthat directly impactsstudents andcommunities
PhysicalRequirements
- Ability to remainactive throughout theschool day, includingfrequent standing,walking, bending,kneeling, crouching,and repositioning
- Ability to supportstudent mobility andpersonal care needs,including toiletingand diapering, ifneeded
- Ability torespond appropriatelyto behavioral,health, and safetysituations and followapproved safetyprocedures
- Additionalrequirements may varyby assignment
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful RBTs are patient, dependable, adaptable, and student-focused. They consistently implement behavioral interventions, build positive relationships with students and school teams, help students move calmly through transitions, and use data to support meaningful student progress.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral support services, and we give our team members the training, resources, and support to grow professionally while making a difference in the communities they serve.