Behavior Technician

Help students grow, connect, and thrive.

At Solterra School, we're creating a different kind of school-one that brings education, clinical support, and compassion together to help students with autism reach their fullest potential.

We're looking for a Behavior Technician (BT) who is passionate about working with students and wants to be part of a collaborative, growing team.

Hours & Compensation

Building hours are 7:30am-7:30pm. School hours are 8:00am-2:30pm. After-Care operates from 2:30pm-7:00pm. Hours/Scheduling may vary based on needs.


The pay for this position is $22 - $25 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician, you'll work directly with students while partnering closely with our BCBAs, teachers, OTs, SLPs, and other team members.

You'll:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students during school and provide clinical services during after-school hours as needed.

• Implement individualized behavior and skill-building plans.

• Help students build communication, social, academic, and life skills.

• Collect data and document student progress.

• Use positive, compassionate strategies to support student behavior and regulation.

• Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

• Work as part of a collaborative clinical and educational team.

• Participate in training, coaching, and professional development.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate, and genuinely enjoys working with children.

• Comfortable supporting students with autism and diverse needs.

• A strong communicator and team player.

• Flexible, dependable, and open to learning.

• Comfortable receiving coaching and feedback.

• Passionate about helping students become more independent.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and willingness to complete required training.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to move and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Successful completion of safety care course
• Physical activity requirements such as walking, jogging, running, lifting, and standing on feet for extended periods of time

Preferred:

• RBT certification
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field

Why Solterra?

This is more than a Behavior Technician position-it's an opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

At Solterra, you'll be part of a team that values:

• Student-centered care

• True interdisciplinary collaboration

• Professional growth and learning

• Dignity, respect, and inclusion

• The opportunity to help shape a growing school

If you're looking for a role where your work can make a real difference in a student's day-and their future-we'd love to meet you.

Join Solterra School and help us redefine what school can be.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solterra School, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

About Solterra School, LLC

Solterra School exists to redefine education through holistic inclusion - blending Universal Design for Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, and therapeutic supports in an eco-conscious environment that honors every learner's unique rhythm of growth.

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 25 USD per hour (Norfolk, VA)