RBT/ABA Support Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : RBT/ABA Support Assistant

Department : Special Education - Central

Grade Level : All

FLSA Classification : Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time Status : Hourly, part-time, non-exempt

Regular/Temporary : Regular

Salary: Hourly Framework (Step 3, A-K) Range: $29.30 to $35.73/hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Open: 02/03/2026

Application Closing: 08/31/2026

High Tech High

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September

2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into

an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12

across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design

principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and

create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage

you to join our team!

HTH seeks a RBT/ABA Support Assistant, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as

facilitate small group and individual instruction.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Support Assistant is responsible

for ensuring that students with exceptionally diverse needs have access to our general education

curriculum. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to ensuring all students get the

individualized attention requisite for success.

Duties include :

● Assist teachers by working with individual students on a one-to-one basis

o 1:1 duties include but are not limited to

▪ toileting and hygiene support

▪ attending to student medical needs

▪ Implementation of a behavior intervention plan

▪ 1:1 instruction delivered in a separate setting

▪ Lifting or transferring students

o Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans

o Implementation or Behavior Crisis Plan and management of behavioral escalation

o Behavior Data Collection

● Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences

● Assist with tutorial activities working with an individual or group of students who may have learning

differences

● Monitor student progress and provide input for evaluation and parent conference upon request

● Establish rapport and meaningful relationships with referred students to assist in improving their

behavior, educational performance, and social relationships

● Perform clerical support duties including typing, completing documents, forms, record,

correspondence; which may include note taking for students

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

● Building relationships

● Communication, both written and oral

● Ability to evaluate alternatives

● Interpersonal skills

● Ability to listen and motivate

● Teamwork

● Create plans and goal set

EDUCATION

● High School diploma/GED; and

● Registered Behavior Technician Certification or ABA Training equivalent; and

● One of the following:

○ An Associate's degree (or higher); or

○ 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university; or

○ Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local

academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or

readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness), CBEST test.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience in a school/learning environment

● More than 6 months experience in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not initially

qualify for benefits.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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