About the Role
Dragonfly Cares is seeking dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and Behavior Technicians (BT) for full-time, school-based positions. In this role, you will provide 1:1 ABA therapy to students on the autism spectrum within a school setting, working closely with supervising BCBAs and school staff to implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), support skill development, and help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision throughout the school day
- Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans aligned with each student's learning goals
- Collect and record accurate data on student behavior and progress
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, school staff, and clinical supervisors
- Maintain detailed, professional documentation that meets school and agency standards
- Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to strengthen clinical skills
Requirements
- Availability for full school-day hours, Monday through Friday
- Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience (preferred)
- Previous school-based or special education experience (preferred)
- Experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays, is a plus
- Reliable transportation to school districts
- Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others
Skills
- ABA therapy
- Behavior intervention plans
- Data collection
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI)
- CPR
- First Aid
Location
- St. James
- Commack
- Sayville
- surrounding areas
Work Type
- Full-time
- School Based Services
Experience Level
- 1 year of ABA experience (preferred)
- Previous school-based or special education experience (preferred)
- Experience working with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays, is a plus
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred, not required)
Salary/Compensations
- $23-26 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Consistent daytime hours: Full school day, weekdays only, with no nights or weekends
- School calendar schedule
- Free CPI, CPR, and First Aid certification training
- Unlimited virtual training opportunities
- Access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs)
- Real clinical support from supervising BCBA
- Collaboration with school team
- Opportunities to earn restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for BCBA certification
- Fieldwork opportunities for students
- Referral bonuses
- Meaningful work
About the Company
- Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive.
- We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island.
- Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.
- Changing lives, one family at a time.
Equal Opportunity
- Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
