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

Dragonfly Cares · New Hyde Park, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducation$23–$26/hrFull-time

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: 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 scheduling
  • Monday through Friday (school hours)
  • On-call availability 6 am–9 am

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