Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - School-Based | Up to $30/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – School-Based | Up to $30/hr | Tacoma, WA

Up to $30/hr | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends

Looking for an RBT job in Tacoma, WA with a consistent school-day schedule? Join a local school program where you’ll help students manage behavioral challenges, participate in classroom activities, and work toward goals established in their individualized support plans.

You may work one-on-one with a student or support multiple students in a general or special education classroom. Assignments may include students from prekindergarten through adult-transition programs with behavioral needs ranging from mild to severe.

Why You Should Apply

• Earn up to $30/hr, based on experience and qualifications
• Get paid weekly
• Consistent Monday–Friday school schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Work directly with students in a structured school setting
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBAs, and other school professionals
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more are available starting the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment

What You’ll Do

• Implement behavior support strategies under appropriate supervision
• Provide one-on-one or small-group behavioral and academic support
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students develop appropriate replacement behaviors
• Follow Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Collect and document behavioral data accurately
• Maintain current service logs for assigned students
• Assist BCBAs with observations, data collection, and student assessments
• Use prompting, redirection, and positive reinforcement strategies
• Support students as they transition between special education and general education settings
• Supervise students in the classroom and during breaks, meals, transitions, and other school activities
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, BCBAs, and district staff
• Assist with toileting, diapering, or other personal care when required by the assignment
• Maintain student confidentiality, privacy, safety, and dignity
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Current RBT certification on voluntary inactive status may also be considered
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Previous ABA experience with children in a home, school, or clinical setting is preferred
• Ability to remain calm and follow established procedures during challenging behaviors
• Ability to accept and apply feedback from supervisors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work at different school sites based on assignment needs

Apply Today

If you’re a certified RBT looking for a school-based position in Tacoma, apply today to learn more about available assignments, student needs, and the hiring process.

*This pay range represents Covelo Group's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. 

Covelo Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.