School Behavior Technician

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Primary healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Sick/mental wellness time off & paid time off

Comprehensive ABA training

Professional growth opportunities

Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided

Job summary

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services is seeking a School Behavior Technician (SBT) to work full-time in Pasadena, California. This role focuses on using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide behavioral support for students in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be committed to improving students' academic and social success.

Benefits include healthcare coverage, a 401(k) with match, paid time off, and ongoing ABA training. Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and professionalism.
• Commitment to a minimum of one full school year as an SBT.

Responsibilities

• Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a school setting.
• Provide behavioral support for students in the classroom.
• Analyze environmental factors inhibiting students' learning.
• Work with teachers to customize interventions.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision.
• Help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 60 completed college units

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department: School ABA - Behavioral Support

Location: Burbank, CA

Compensation: $23.00 - $28.00 / hour

Position Overview

School Behavior Technician (SBT) – Full‑time, 8 am – 3 pm, Monday–Friday. Some schools may require 7:15 am – 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a school setting.
• Provide behavioral support for students in the classroom, either generally for the entire class or one‑on‑one.
• Analyze environmental factors that may inhibit the student’s ability to access the school curriculum.
• Work with teachers and other school professionals to customize interventions to each student’s skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision throughout the treatment period from a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or a Masters‑level ABA supervisor.
• Help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success in their school environment.

Qualifications – What you bring to the table

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completed college courses (60 units) or an Associate’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of ABA experience.
• ABA experience in a classroom setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults.
• Experience managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, e.g., non‑compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self‑injury.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of one full school year as an SBT.
• Bilingual.

Benefits & Perks

• Primary healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Sick/mental wellness time off & paid time off.
• Comprehensive initial and ongoing ABA training, supervision, and mentorship.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and social success.
• Professional growth opportunities through ongoing training and mentorship.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities/operations. These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.

Holding Hands will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.