Advanced Behavior Technician (Advanced BT) Job Listing at IS RoCal in La Mesa, CA (Job ID 305050)

Description

The Stepping Stones Group

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School-Based Advanced Behavior Technician (Advanced BT) | Full-Time | Substitute Coverage | High School Special Education | Multiple Openings About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Behavior Technician ready to take the next step in your ABA career? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking Advanced Behavior Technicians to provide substitute coverage in high schools for the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to deepen your ABA experience, work across a variety of classrooms and student profiles, and build toward leadership roles, with full-time hours you can count on. We have multiple full-time openings.

This is a flexible role with no permanent caseload. You'll cover planned and same-day absences, provide direct ABA support where it's needed, and mentor newer Behavior Technicians in the field.

• Pay: $24-$26 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 30 hours per week with guaranteed hours, with flexible hours between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM (start times vary with scheduling needs)
• Setting: Onsite, high school, students up to age 22, general education and special education settings
• Sites: Travel between schools within the district and, when needed, a nearby district
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide substitute coverage for staff absences, both planned and same day
• Provide direct ABA support across a variety of cases and school settings, including 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support
• Support students with moderate to severe needs and a wide range of behaviors
• Support newer Behavior Technicians in the field through shadowing, modeling, and mentorship
• Adjust daily to the needs of students and the team, and fill in for urgent case coverage
• Provide behavioral support and intervention, and general academic support
• Assist the teacher(s) and paraprofessionals in the classroom as needed
• Support students with personal care, including toileting and diapering, when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Keep a high standard of professionalism, flexibility, and student care

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 6 months of in-school ABA experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 60 college credits
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Availability Monday-Friday, with flexible hours between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, and shifts that may run until 3:30 PM
• Reliable transportation to travel between schools
• Openness to covering other nearby districts when needed
• Comfort with toileting and diapering assistance, if needed
• Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working without a permanent caseload and adapting every day
• Working with students with moderate to severe needs, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), and other health impairments (OHI)
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working with high school students and young adults up to age 22
• Mentoring and shadowing newer Behavior Technicians
• Covering absences on short notice
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a 40-hour behavioral training course
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with secondary-age students
• Experience mentoring or training newer staff
• Experience with severe or aggressive behaviors
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavioral Technician, ABA Therapist, Behavioral Health Technician, Substitute Paraprofessional, Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, or Instructional Aide is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Guaranteed full-time hours, with variety every day
• Hands-on experience across many classrooms, student profiles, and behaviors
• A clear stepping stone toward mid-level supervisor and other leadership roles
• Mentoring opportunities that build your supervision skills
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $24-$26 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative leadership
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
• Ability to respond appropriately to behavioral, health, and safety situations and follow approved safety procedures
• Ability to support student mobility and personal care needs, including toileting and diapering, if needed
• Ability to travel between school sites during the day
• Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Advanced Behavior Technicians are adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn. They adjust quickly to new classrooms and students, communicate clearly with school teams, support their colleagues, and keep the quality of student care high no matter where they're needed.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral support services, and we give our team members the training, resources, and support to grow professionally while making a difference in the communities they serve.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your in-school ABA experience, your college credits, and your availability between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM when you apply.

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