School-Based ABA Behavior Technician: Data-Driven Support

Young World Physical Education; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician to support students using ABA-based approaches. The role involves implementing structured programs, data collection, data graphing, and collaborating with a special education team.

Starting August 24, 2026, this full-time position runs through the 2026-2027 school year (214 days) with a salary of $30 per hour. Applicants may have ABA experience or RBT certification and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of ABA experience in a public school, private special education school, or clinical setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly structured approach based on behavioral principles.
• Run programs for academic, communication, motor, social, and daily living skills.
• Collect data and record progress of skill acquisition.
• Graph daily progress of programs to track progress.
• Assist students in generalizing learned skills within general education settings.
• Implement play plans and facilitate social interactions during recess, lunch, and specials.
• Collect student work as directed by the special educator.
• Gather, create, and organize materials for educational programs and reinforcement systems.
• Work with students who may exhibit behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, non-compliance, or inattention.
• Implement specific behavior protocols including data collection and graphing.
• Maintain current crisis prevention certification and use restraints as needed.
• Consult with teachers and behavior specialists.
• Complete daily home communication logs.
• Attend required meetings and trainings after school.
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal or Marlborough School Committee policies.

Skills

ABA experience

Bilingual

Education

RBT Certification

Associate’s Degree or 48 credits (bachelor level) in education or related field

Job description

Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Behavior Technician to support students using ABA-based approaches. The role involves implementing structured programs, data collection, data graphing, and collaborating with a special education team.

Starting August 24, 2026, this full-time position runs through the 2026-2027 school year (214 days) with a salary of $30 per hour. Applicants may have ABA experience or RBT certification and bilingual abilities are a plus.