School-Based Behavior Technician(RBT/BT)- Paid Coverage Role

Onsite school-based 1:1 services in Long Island, NY.

About the role

Dragonfly Cares is seeking reliable Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and Behavior Technicians (BT) to join our team in a paid, on-call position providing school coverage to students receiving ABA services. Coverage providers will be scheduled 6 am–9 am Monday through Friday on an on-call basis and will be compensated at $17/hour while on call. If called in to cover a case, the technician will report to the assigned school and provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support to a student for the full school day at a higher active-service rate. This role is ideal for flexible, dependable professionals who enjoy working in a school setting and are available to step in and support students when coverage is needed.

Responsibilities

• Be available on-call Monday–Friday between 6 am–9 am to accept same-day school assignments
• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy and behavioral support under BCBA supervision during full school days
• Follow individualized behavior intervention and support plans
• Collect and record accurate data on behavior and skill progress
• Maintain detailed and professional documentation per school and agency standards
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to strengthen your clinical skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA experience (preferred)
• Previous school-based or special education experience
• Experience working with children, particularly those with autism or other developmental delays
• Reliable transportation to different school districts across Nassau & Suffolk counties
• Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $23–$26 per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience
• School-calendar schedule: your schedule follows the school year, with breaks and holidays off
• Comprehensive training: free CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention), CPR, and First Aid certification training, plus unlimited virtual training opportunities
• Professional growth: access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Units (PDUs) to support ongoing learning, certification, and licensure requirements
• Real clinical support: a supervising BCBA guides every case, and you’ll collaborate with the school team
• Supervision opportunities: earn both restricted and unrestricted supervision hours for individuals pursuing BCBA certification, as well as fieldwork opportunities for students completing required experience hours
• Referral bonuses: earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
• Meaningful work: help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day

Pay

$23–$26 per hour for active service; $17 per hour while on call.

Schedule

Part-time, flexible, on-call coverage Monday through Friday during school hours (6 am–9 am on-call window).