Behavior Technician

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Behavior Technician (BT) | Full-Time | K-12 Special Education | Multiple Openings

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping students succeed academically and behaviorally? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Behavior Technicians to support students in school-based settings during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to help students build academic, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, and independent living skills while you gain hands‑on experience in education and behavioral support. We have multiple full‑time openings , and no district interview is required .

You’ll work alongside teachers, special education staff, behavior specialists, and therapists to support students with behavioral, developmental, academic, and social‑emotional needs. The role combines instructional support and behavioral intervention , helping students stay engaged, follow classroom expectations, and reach their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

• Pay: $25-$26 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full‑time , 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:30 AM-3:30 PM window, no evenings or overnights
• Setting: Onsite, K-12 , 1:1 , 2:1 , and classroom support in general education and special education settings
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
• Employment type:

WhatYou'll Do

• Provide 1:1 , 2:1 , and small-group support throughout theschool day
• Provide behavioral support and behavioral intervention, and implement behavior support plans and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provide emotionalsupport and general academic support, includinghelp with assignments
• Support studentswith daily needs,which may includemobility, feeding, toileting , and diapering
• Reinforce positivebehaviors using evidence-based practices
• Helpstudents build self-regulation , communication ,and social skills
• Collect anddocument behavioral data and student progress
• Assist theteacher(s) andclassroom aides asneeded
• Assiststudents duringtransitions, arrival,dismissal, lunch, andrecess as assigned
• Supportimplementation of IEP goals andclassroomaccommodations
• Maintain accuratedocumentation andstudent records, andmaintainconfidentiality

MinimumQualifications

• Highschool diploma orequivalent
• Proof ofcompletion of a 40-hour behavioral training course OR 6 months of applied behavior analysis (ABA) experience
• Abilityto complete district fingerprinting and a child abuse and neglect registry clearance (dated within thelast year)
• Strongcommunication andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to followschool, district, andstudent supportprocedures
• Authorization towork in the UnitedStates; Englishproficiency

You’ll Thrive inThis Role If You AreOpen To:

• Workingwith students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , emotional disturbance (ED) , other health impairments (OHI) , andsignificantbehavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Providing toileting and diapering assistance if needed
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Workingwith students of allages, and adjustingyour caseload orschool site based ondistrict needs
• Working fullyonsite and in person

PreferredQualifications

• School-based experience (highlypreferred)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, orwillingness to obtainit
• Experience withsevere or aggressivebehaviors
• Experience in behavioral health , ABA , specialeducation, childcare,youth services, ordirect supportsettings
• Knowledgeof Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Experiencesupporting studentswith IEPs and BIPs
• CPI , Safety-Care , orother crisisprevention and de-escalation training
• Associate's degreeor coursework ineducation,psychology,behavioral science,child development,social work, or arelated field

RelatedExperience We Value

Experience as a Behavior Technician , Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) , ABA Therapist , Behavioral Health Technician , Paraprofessional , Educational Assistant , Instructional Aide , School Aide , Direct Support Professional (DSP) , Student Support Assistant , or Special Education Assistant is highlyvalued. We alsowelcome experience inmental healthservices, childcare,and community-basedsupport programs.

Why CandidatesChoose This Role

• Gain hands‑onexperience ineducation andbehavioral support
• Build experiencefor careers in psychology , special education ,counseling, ABA ,social work, speech therapy , occupational therapy , nursing, and healthcare
• Follow apredictable schoolschedule, withweekends, evenings,and holidaystypically off
• Workalongside experiencedteachers, therapists,and educationalprofessionals
• Developprofessional skillsin behavior management , instructionalsupport, and studentengagement

WhyYou'll Love WorkingWith Us

• Competitivepay of $25-$26 perhour
• Health andwellness benefits
• Medical, dental,and vision insurancefor eligibleemployees
• 401(k)retirement plan foreligible employees
• Professionaldevelopment andtrainingopportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referralbonus program
• Supportive andcollaborativeleadership
• Opportunities forcareer growth andadvancement
• Meaningful workthat directly impactsstudents andcommunities

PhysicalRequirements

• Ability to remainactive throughout theschool day, includingfrequent standing,walking, bending,kneeling, crouching,and repositioning
• Ability to supportstudent mobility andpersonal care needs,including toiletingand diapering, ifneeded
• Ability torespond appropriatelyto behavioral,health, and safetysituations and followapproved safetyprocedures
• Additionalrequirements may varyby assignment

What MakesSomeone Successful inThis Role?

Successful Behavior Technicians are patient,dependable,adaptable, andpassionate aboutstudent success. Theybuild positiverelationships withstudents and schoolteams, consistentlyimplement behavioralsupport strategies,promote independence,and help studentsdevelop the skillsneeded to thrive inacademic and socialenvironments.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We 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 thrive.