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The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) | Full-Time | Autism, Life Skills, and Multiple Disabilities Support | Multiple Openings About the OpportunityAre you a passionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated RBTs to join our team in a school-based special education program during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help students ages 5-21 build communication, daily living, social, and self-regulation skills in specialized classrooms where your skills make a daily difference.
You'll work closely with BCBAs, teachers, and special education staff in autism support, life skills support, and multiple disabilities support classrooms. Supervision is provided by The Stepping Stones Group. We have multiple full-time openings.
- Pay: $27-$28 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week (7 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within an 8:00 AM-3:00 PM window, no evenings or overnights
- Setting: Onsite, students ages 5-21, 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support in specialized special education classrooms
- Supervision: Provided by The Stepping Stones Group
- Sites: Possible support at 1-3 school sites
- Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
- Employment type: [W-2]
- Location: [Shared with candidates during the application process]
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior support plans with fidelity under BCBA supervision
- Provide 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support throughout the school day
- Provide behavioral support and behavioral intervention for students with moderate to severe behaviors, using safe de-escalation and crisis prevention strategies
- Support students with daily needs, including toileting, diapering, mobility, and feeding
- Reinforce replacement behaviors and positive behavioral strategies
- Help students build communication, life skills, self-help, and social skills
- Collect, track, and maintain accurate behavioral data
- Provide emotional support and general academic support, including help with assignments
- Assist the teacher(s) and classroom aides as needed
- Collaborate with the BCBA, teachers, therapists, and school team
- Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality
- Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
- At least 1 year of RBT experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a low-incidence, life skills, or autism support classroom
- School-based experience and behavioral experience
- Experience working with students with special needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Comfort with and ability to provide personal care, including toileting
- Openness to working with students with moderate to severe behaviors
- In-person CPR and First Aid certification
- Safety-Care training
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks, TB test, and mandated reporter training
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency
- Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and significant behavioral needs
- Working with medically fragile students
- Providing toileting and diapering assistance
- Working with students of all ages, from 5 to 21
- Adjusting your caseload or school site (1-3 sites) based on program needs
- Working fully onsite and in person
- Experience supporting students with severe behaviors (please describe it in your application)
- Experience implementing BIPs under BCBA supervision
- Experience with life skills and community-based instruction
- Experience supporting students within PBIS and MTSS frameworks
- Experience supporting students with IEPs and classroom accommodations
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
- Associate's degree or coursework in psychology, education, behavior analysis, child development, social work, or a related field
Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Technician, Behavioral Technician, ABA Therapist, Behavioral Health Technician, Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Student Support Assistant is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role- Gain valuable experience in ABA and specialized school-based behavioral support
- Build skills in de-escalation, life skills instruction, and supporting students with complex needs
- Work alongside BCBAs, teachers, therapists, and support professionals
- Build experience for careers in behavior analysis, psychology, counseling, special education, social work, and healthcare
- Follow a predictable school schedule, with evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks typically off
- Competitive pay of $27-$28 per hour
- Clinical supervision and support from our team
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative leadership
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
- Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
- Ability to respond safely to aggression and follow approved safety and crisis procedures
- Ability to support student mobility, feeding, and personal care needs, including toileting and diapering
- Additional requirements may vary by assignment
Successful RBTs are patient, dependable, adaptable, and student-focused. They stay calm under pressure, treat every student with dignity, consistently implement behavioral interventions, build positive relationships with students and school teams, and use data to support meaningful student progress.
About The Stepping Stones GroupWe believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral support services, and we give our team members the training, resources, and support to grow professionally while making a difference in the communities they serve.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please confirm your active RBT certification, your experience in autism, life skills, or low-incidence classrooms, and any experience with moderate to severe behaviors when you apply.
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