Substitute School Behavior Technician

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed On-call Payments

Paid Time Off

Ongoing Training

Job summary

Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services is looking for a Substitute School-Based Behavior Technician. The role involves providing ABA support in classrooms across various locations, including Glendale, Pasadena, and Burbank.

Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, with 6 months of ABA experience. The position offers guaranteed on-call payments and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of ABA experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification in pediatrics and adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay on-call to cover partner school districts.
• Support students with ABA methods in classrooms.
• Collaborate with educators to customize interventions.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Bilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus some college coursework

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department: School ABA - Behavioral Support

Location: Burbank, CA

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Job Overview

Join Our Team as a Substitute School-Based Behavior Technician! Opportunities are available in Glendale, Pasadena, and Burbank. This part‑time, on‑call position requires a minimum daily coverage of 6:30‑7 a.m. (Mon‑Fri) with active shifts typically from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some schools may require 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Guaranteed On‑call Payments
• Sick/mental wellness time off & Paid Time Off
• Initial and Ongoing Training
• Opportunities for Full‑time transition
• Be part of the Holding Hands community, serving greater LA for over 20 years!

A Day in the Life

• Stay on‑call to cover partner school districts and ensure students never miss in‑classroom support.
• Support a range of students and schools as day‑to‑day needs arise.
• Apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a school setting.
• Provide behavioral support in the classroom (elementary through high school), either generally or 1‑on‑1 with students.
• Analyze environmental factors that may inhibit a student’s access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school professionals to customize interventions based on each student’s skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision from a BCBA or Masters‑level ABA Supervisor.
• Help students achieve their greatest possible academic, social, and emotional success in school.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent PLUS completed college courses (60 units) OR an Associate’s degree.
• 6+ months of ABA experience.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and professionalism to work effectively with students, teachers, and others in a school setting.
• Preferred Qualifications
• ABA experience in a classroom setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults.
• Experience managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, including non‑compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, and self‑injurious behaviors.
• Commitment to a minimum of one full school year as a School Behavior Technician.
• Bilingual ability.

Why Join the Holding Hands Team?

• Comprehensive ABA training, ongoing supervision, and mentorship.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping students thrive academically and socially.
• Focus on the individual’s potential, not just textbooks or manuals.
• Professional growth opportunities through ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship.
• Be part of a company serving the greater‑LA area for over 20 years.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) training provided.
• AB1172 Positive Behavior Training provided.
• Opportunities to transition to full‑time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 (creed), 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. After a conditional offer and a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will have the chance to explain the circumstances, 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.