School-Based Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
BAYADA Behavioral Health, a nonprofit organization, is seeking School-Based Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBT®) to support individuals with Autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs). In this role, you will provide one-on-one support to help individuals build functional skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and increase independence.
If you're passionate about helping children reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
At BAYADA Home Health Care, our clients come first, and our employees are our greatest asset. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals who either hold an RBT® credential or are interested in becoming certified. BAYADA provides comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and career support to help you succeed.
The RBT® credential, offered through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®), is required for professionals providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and insurance-funded services in Hawaii. Whether you're an experienced RBT or looking to start a rewarding career in behavioral health, BAYADA will support your professional growth every step of the way.
We Are Hiring in the Following Locations
- Keaau, Honoka'a, Laupahoehoe, Waimea, Kohala, Waikoloa, Kona and the surrounding areas
- Monday through Friday
- Most shifts are between 7:30am and 2:30pm
- Work in your neighborhood or commute for more hours
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rate of $30- $35 based on experience.
BAYADA Offers Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Scholarships
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Weekly Pay
Qualifications for a School-Based Behavior Technician
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certified or the desire to pursue certification (Training provided by BAYADA)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with children with developmental/intellectual disabilities is a plus, but not required
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100 OR passage of the ParaPro Praxis Assessment (BAYADA assistance available)
How You’ll Make an Impact
Work directly with students in the classroom, following the established service plan
Establish and maintain relationships with clients and school teams. Respect the values, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families
Implement behavior therapy techniques and collaborate with teachers to support the student in the classroom environment
- Document interventions and progress towards goals
- Collect behavior data as specified in client behavior plan
Provide training, instruction, and assistance to help the student acquire and maintain skills and meet identified goals
Provide support to the client in interpersonal skills, development, and maintenance of personal relationships, and building independence in their school routine
Support school age children to succeed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our RBTs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one classroom support to school-age students, implement behavior therapy techniques and service plans, and collect data and document progress toward goals. Help students develop functional, interpersonal, and independent-living skills while collaborating with teachers, school teams, clients, and families.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 and either hold an RBT credential or be willing to pursue certification, with training provided. They must also have an associate or bachelor's degree, 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100, or pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment; experience with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities is a plus but not required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$73k | Behavioral Health median $77k (middle half $56k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$61k in purchasing power | Hawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Hawaii | 7 active | 805 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 861 in the last 30 days | 543 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health at BAYADA Home Health Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
