School-Based Behavior Technician(RBT/BT)- Paid Coverage Role

Dragonfly Cares; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

School calendar

Comprehensive training

Professional growth

Real clinical support

Supervision opportunities

Referral bonuses

Meaningful work

Job summary

Dragonfly Cares is hiring School Based Behavior Technicians to provide 1:1 ABA therapy in Nassau & Suffolk counties on a paid on-call basis. Coverage is 6am-9am, Monday–Friday, with higher pay when called in to cover a full school day. A BCBA supervises each case, ensuring clinical support and professional growth.

The role requires flexibility, reliable transportation, and excellent communication skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; ABA experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology, special education, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience preferred.
• Previous school-based or special education experience.
• Experience with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays.
• Reliable transportation to Nassau & Suffolk counties across Long Island.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Be available on-call M-F between 6am-9am to accept same-day school assignments.
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision during full school days.
• Follow individualized behavior intervention and support plans.
• Collect and record accurate data on behavior and skill progress.
• Maintain detailed and professional documentation per school and agency standards.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to strengthen your clinical skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or related field

Job description

School Based Behavior Technician(BT/RBT)- Paid Coverage Role

Location and Type Service: Onsite School Based 1:1 Services (Long Island, NY)

Part- Time: Flexible Scheduling

Hours: Monday through Friday (school hours)

Pay Rate: $23-26 per hour

Start Date: Immediate Opening

POSITION OVERVIEW

Dragonfly Cares is seeking reliable Registered Behavior Technicians(RBT) and Behavior Technicians(BT) to join our team in a paid, on-call position providing school coverage to students receiving ABA services. Coverage providers will be scheduled 6am-9am Monday through Friday on an on-call basis and will be compensated at $17/hour while on call. If called in to cover a case, the technician will report to the assigned school and provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support to a student for the full school day at a higher active service rate. This role is ideal for flexible, dependable professionals who enjoy working in a school setting and are available to step in and support students when coverage is needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be available on-call M-F between 6am-9am to accept same-day school assignments
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision during full school days
• Follow individualized behavior intervention and support plans
• Collect and record accurate data on behavior and skill progress
• Maintain detailed and professional documentation per school and agency standards
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to strengthen your clinical skills

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

• Bachelor's degree is psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience (preferred)
• Previous school-based or special education experience
• Experience working with children, particularly those with autism or other developmental delays
• Reliable transportation to different school districts across Nassau & Suffolk counties
• Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others

WHY JOIN DRAGONFLY CARES?

• Competitive pay:$23–$26 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience
• School calendar:Your schedule follows the school year, with breaks and holidays off
• Comprehensive Training:We invest in your success by providing free CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention), CPR, and First Aid certification training, along with unlimited virtual training opportunities.
• Professional Growth:Advance your career with access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) to support ongoing learning, certification, and licensure requirements
• Real clinical support:A supervising BCBA guides every case, and you'll collaborate with the school team
• Supervision Opportunities:Looking to grow in the field of ABA? We provide opportunities to earn both restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for individuals pursuing BCBA certification, as well as fieldwork opportunities for students completing their required experience hours.
• Referral bonuses:Earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
• Meaningful work:Help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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