Behavior Technician; Behavior Therapist

Behavior Technician (Behavior Therapist)

Newton Public Schools Day Middle School - Newton, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job : 5838667

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Department: Student Services/Schools

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt;
Unit C

Reports to: Principal or other

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary: This position provides a variety of services to students in a classroom and school-based environment.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders in an educational setting.
• Training and experience using the tenets and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is required, or a willingness to be trained.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in education, special education or related fields such as psychology, and training in Applied Behavior Analysis is required. If you have relevant experience and are currently enrolled in a degree program, you are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Maintain familiarity with Language Arts, Mathematics and content-area knowledge relevant to the student’s educational level; modify curriculum to align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks; communicate effectively with team members, school staff and parents.
• Implement academic, social language and behavioral programming using ABA for individuals with developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Create teaching materials that align with academic, social-language and behavioral programming.
• Assist in functional assessment and analysis and deliver behavior programming using ABA; report to supervisor level behavior analysts and use feedback to refine programs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a program book and summarize and visually represent academic and behavioral programming weekly.
• Support students during transitions and daily routines to optimize social interactions and social pragmatics in real-life situations; travel within the local area may be required for home-based or extended day services.
• Assist in all aspects of the school day, including supervision at recess, lunch, or other duties as needed.
• Responsible for implementing other job-related duties as needed.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to respond to students who are physically unsafe and may use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process.
• Must be able to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
• Must be able to maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jackie Mann, Principal
• Day Middle School
• Email: mannj.ma.us