Registered Behavior Technician; RBT - POST Academy​/WMHS

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - POST Academy/WMHS

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Wakefield Public Schools is seeking a talented RBT to work in the POST Program, a collaborative post‑secondary program that provides experiential and educational opportunities in the areas of daily living, employment, community inclusion, recreation, leisure and real‑world academic skills in order to promote a successful transition to adulthood. The program’s main goal is for young adults to gain the necessary skills to become confident, independent, and integrated members of our community.

• RBT certification
• Minimum high school diploma/GED; associate degree or higher preferred
• Previous experience working with children with autism or in the field of ABA
• Experience with data collection and reporting on student progress
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Provide one‑on‑one or small group support to students in the POST Academy program, including implementing discrete trials
• Assist in creating, implementing, and monitoring progress of individualized programming
• Assist in delivering direct behavior‑analytic services, implementing behavior plans, and collecting and graphing data
• Assist in the development of IEPs
• Continuously monitor students’ response to treatment through data collection methods
• Implement behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
• Support students with various ADLs (including toileting), when needed
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Perform other related duties, as required

• Work year: 190 days total (180 school days + 10 days). There is an opportunity to work the Extended School Year Program in the summer as well, if you choose to do so.
• Work day: 7.5 hours Monday‑Friday. The schedule is consistent with the district calendar.
• Compensation: competitive rate per hour commensurate with experience

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $31.50 to $31.50 per hour

Job : 5796610

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Department, Wakefield Public School
• 60 Farm Street
• Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
• Phone: 781‑246‑6400
• Email: HR