Santa Clarita – CA – Behavior Interventionist & Registered Behavior Technician

Scoot Education; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training hours

Weekly pay via direct deposit

W-2 employment

Background check reimbursement

401k enrollment after eligibility

Referral program: $100 gift cards

Job summary

Scoot Education seeks a Behavior Interventionist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students with intensive behavioral needs in California schools. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, implement BIPs, and collaborate with teachers and behavior teams to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.

This non-exempt hourly role offers training, weekly pay, W-2 employment, background check reimbursement, and 401(k) enrollment after eligibility.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students with intensive behavioral and emotional needs.
• Empathetic nature and calm, grounded presence during escalated moments.
• Strong commitment to student safety and structure.
• College credits, Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor.
• State & federal background checks.
• TB risk assessment or test.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students in high-needs behavioral settings, including 1:1 and small-group support.
• Implement strategies to support students exhibiting intensive or escalated behaviors, including aggressive behaviors (physical/verbal).
• Support toileting, personal care, and adaptive behavior routines as needed.
• Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety protocols, and de-escalation frameworks.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and behavior teams.
• Foster a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment.
• Model positive behavior and assist with IEP implementation.

Skills

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Safety focus

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Behavior Interventionist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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Why Scoot?

Get support from your dedicated Scoot Education Consultant who matches you to school assignments based on your experience with high-needs behavior support, crisis response, and de-escalation. Access 1:1 check-ins to discuss school feedback, training opportunities, and career planning.

Many of our consultants have classroom or behavioral experience and will share best practices for working in intensive behavior settings. They’re just a phone call away for any questions or concerns.

Perks & Compensation

• Paid training hours and professional development opportunities
• Weekly paychecks via direct deposit
• W-2 employment — we handle withholding and taxes
• Reimbursement for state & federal background check expenses
• 401k enrollment after meeting eligibility requirements
• Referral Program: Refer friends to work with Scoot — after 10 shifts, you both earn $100 gift cards
• This role is non-exempt (hourly); actual pay is based on hours worked

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with students in high-needs behavioral settings, including 1:1 and small-group support
• Implement strategies to support students exhibiting intensive or escalated behaviors, including:
• Aggressive behaviors (physical/verbal)
• Elopement
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Severe emotional dysregulation
• Non-verbal or low-communication profiles
• Support toileting, personal care, and adaptive behavior routines as needed
• Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs), safety protocols, and de-escalation frameworks
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and behavior teams
• Foster a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
• Model positive behavior and assist with IEP implementation

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for supporting students with intensive behavioral and emotional needs
• An empathetic nature and calm, grounded presence during escalated moments
• Strong commitment to student safety and structure
• College credits, Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
• Three professional references, including at least one supervisor
• State & federal background checks
• TB risk assessment or test

Qualifications

You may qualify as a Behavior Interventionist (BI) OR Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):

Behavior Technician (BII)

• Experience supporting individuals with moderate–severe behavior needs
• At least 1 year experience in a special education, behavior support, ABA, mental health, or classroom setting

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

• Valid RBT Certification
• Experience in ABA therapy and working with students with developmental disabilities
• At least 1 year experience supporting individuals with significant behavior challenges

About Scoot Education

Scoot Education is a thoughtful staffing partner with a mission to help create exceptional experiences in education. When filling vacancies, we focus on making the right match and providing support inside and outside the classroom to create a positive experience for everyone—especially students.

We partner with public, charter, private, independent, and faith-based schools across California to provide both short-term and long-term support. Depending on your skills and certifications, you may be placed as a Behavior Interventionist, RBT, paraprofessional, or in another student-support role. Your consultant will learn your preferences and help connect you with opportunities that match your background and goals.

Scoot Education is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and make hiring decisions based on merit and value.

Let’s help make exceptional experiences in education.