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School-based Behavior Technician (Part-time & Full-time)

1/8/2026

The Behavior Technician will work 1:1 with children with special needs to support their development in various skills. They will implement behavior plans designed by BCBAs and track client progress through data collection.

Salary

20 - 25 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Who is VBA? Currently partnering with a few dozen of Southern and Northern California school districts, Verbal Behavior Associates (VBA) is a team of roughly 275 credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s and other experts who believe all children can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, and happy lives. VBA works hard to give every child a voice. We focus on setting the highest standards for Applied Behavior Analysis. We provide instruction and programming that is entirely learner-driven. From general education to moderate/severe cases, we understand what makes your child succeed, and are dedicated to crafting success in whatever form it takes for every individual with autism. Whether you’re a long-time member of the community or have lots of new questions, talk to us about the challenges you’re facing at home or at school. VBA’s professionals are all available for consultation, assistance, support and training…and if we don’t know the answers, we’ll point you towards resources. Turn to VBA for your language development needs, and let us help you give YOUR child a voice. Because success looks different for every family, and we know how to get you there. VBA gives every child a voice. 200± credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s & experts convinced all kids can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, happy lives. High standards for Applied Behavior Analysis recognize the student’s ALWAYS right.
About the Role

Description

Join our team of talented, mission-driven clinicians who are eager to help bring ABA to children and schools that need it the most. With VBA, you’ll help change the future for our students, while gaining invaluable skills and experiences that will fuel your career.


Hiring NOW for school positions throughout Perris, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, and Temecula.


You’ll make an impact by:

  • Working 1:1 with children with special needs to support the development of their communication, self-help, social, and play skills
  • Implementing behavior plans designed by BCBAs, including tailoring techniques and strategies to meet your client’s individual needs and ensure skill acquisition
  • Tracking and sharing your client’s progress by collecting behavior data and recording clinical notes
  • Attending ongoing development and training designed to strengthen both our team and the ABA services we provide

Why VBA?

  • Stable Hours & Pay: By working in a school-setting, you’ll have a consistent weekly schedule that you can depend on.
  • Flexible Schedules: With both part-time and full-time options, we’ll work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs.
  • Full-Time Benefits: Starting at 30 hours per week, benefits include: Paid sick leave and PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, 401(k) savings and investment plan
  • Competitive hourly rates: $20.00 - $25.00/hour
  • Paid training and shadowing, with direct support from BCBAs as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) certification. Non-billable work, including training, is paid at prevailing minimum wage.
  • Paid drive time and mileage between client sessions
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Incentives for referring new talent to VBA

You’ll need to:

  • Have experience working with maladaptive behaviors in children and/or adults
  • Have a HS diploma or equivalent; be 18 years of age or older
  • Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
  • Be open to work at least 3 days weekdays from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • If hired, provide proof of MMR and TDap vaccination; take a TB Test & Live Scan background check
  • ABA experience highly preferred

Our commitment to you:


We work hard to identify, train, and retain top talent because great Behavior Interventionists are hard to find! We deploy deep vetting to get to know our BIs. No group interviews with us! Once hired, you’ll receive thorough in-person training from our BCBAs in order to master ABA critical skills. We evaluate performance, provide mentoring, and offer professional development to keep the best BIs.


If you are interested in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: behavioral health, psychology, behavioral specialist, social services, hiring immediately, behavior technicians, applied behavior analysis, meaningful work, working with kids, working with children, nanny, personal support worker, school, early education, autism, developmental disabilities, counselor, behavior tech, behavior technician, Behavioral Health Technician, ABA therapist, Teacher, Substitute, Kinder, Early Years, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High, SpEd, Special Ed, Resource Specialist, IEP, Paraprofessional, Teaching Aide, Teaching Assistant, TA, Instructional Assistant, Campus Aide, Yard Supervisor, Math, Science, STEM, English, ELA, History, Social Studies, Social Learning, Social Skills, Social Sciences, PE, Physical Education, Music, Art, Drama, Theater Studies, Camp Counselor, Hospice care, Respite Care, Youth Program Coordinator, Caregiver, Preschool Teacher, Babysitting, Coach, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Mental Health Specialist, Sociology, Behavior Therapist, Direct Support Professionals, Childcare, Behavior Analyst, Verbal Behavior Associates


Verbal Behavior Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

Key Skills
Behavior AnalysisCommunication SkillsData CollectionBehavior InterventionSpecial Needs SupportTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem SolvingTime ManagementEmpathyTrainingChild DevelopmentBehavior PlansClinical NotesSelf-Help SkillsSocial SkillsPlay Skills
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Paid Sick LeavePTOHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountLife Insurance401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
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