Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Elementary/Middle School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Academy Charter School Elementary/Middle School in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to work one-to-one with students who have special educational needs. This Full-Time/10-Month/Hourly position requires regular and predictable attendance and reports to the Director of Specialized Services.

The RBT will implement ABA-based interventions, support communication and social skills, track progress, and collaborate with families and the administrative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RBT certification preferred and experience with ABA.
• Clearances: FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse.

Responsibilities

• Support communication, social, behavioral, and daily skill development.
• Follow treatment and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to students in a supportive environment.
• Motivate and encourage students with positive reinforcement.
• Implement positive behavior systems and restorative practices.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Accurately track and document student progress.
• Collaborate with families and administrative team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Positive reinforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Job description

Maritime Academy Charter School Elementary/Middle School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Maritime Academy Charter School Elementary/Middle School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maritime Academy Charter High School

Job Details

Job ID: 5862848
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position title:

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Reports to:

Director of Specialized Services

Employment category:

Full-Time/10-Month/Hourly

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work one-to-one basis with children with special educational needs to help them succeed. MACS has a culture of respect and kindness.Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support communication, social, behavioral, and daily skill development
• Follow treament and behavior intervention plan
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children in a supportive environment
• Motivates and encourages students using positive reinforcement and kindness
• Implements and supports the positive behavior systems and restorative practices used at MACS
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Accurately keep record of students progress
• Collaborate with families and administrativeteam
• Performs other duties, as needed and as assigned by supervisors

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• CurrentRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working asRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing direct instructional support to students, in an urban school setting is required
• Experience working with special needs students is preferred
• Current and acceptable FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse clearances
• A flexible personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, celebrates success, and responds positively to adversity, with interpersonal skills that relate well with students, staff, administration, parents
• A strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record
• Strong communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions ofRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) include:

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children and teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone and handheld transceiver.
• Working as part of a team of educators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Tutor

Contact Information

• Rosa Wallace
• 2275 Bridge Street
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19137
• Phone: [phone] x1108
• Email: [e-mail]