School Readiness Behavior Therapist

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Listed compensation

$15.5-$27/hr

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Job Description

In the ABC Academy program, you’ll help children ages 5–12 succeed by providing support alongside their school experience.

  • Make a difference every day by working hands-on with children with autism to build communication, social, and independent living skills through ABA therapy. You’ll implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with a supportive team, and receive training to earn your RBT certification.
  • Schedule: 12:00 pm-6:30 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm every other Saturday
  • Position is full-time
  • Location: 919 Medical Drive, Suite 1100 Allen, TX 75013
  • Start Date: Immediate openings available!
  • Hiring Immediately: We respond quickly to applications, so please be ready for a call or email to schedule your interview
  • Experience that’s a PLUS (but not required): Childcare: nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor. Mental Health Roles: QMHP, behavioral health technicians. Camp Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, Life Skill Assistants, SPED teachers

Pay (determined by education and ABA experience)

  • High School / Associate’s Degree: $15.50–$23.50 per hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $16.50–$25.50 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $17.50–$27 per hour
  • Fun Fact: You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work one-on-one with children aged 5 to 12 years using play-based ABA therapy
  • Follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple data, and communicate with your team
  • Help kids learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
  • Stay active during sessions, moving constantly to stay engaged with children
  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe therapy space
  • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates progress and growth

Be Ready to Hear From Us: We respond to applications quickly, often within 24 hours. Please keep your phone nearby and check your email so we can schedule your interview as soon as possible.

Job Requirements

  • Lift up to 30lbs
  • Sit, stand, crouch, squat, and move quickly with young children
  • Get on and off the floor frequently
  • Maintain an active pace throughout the day
  • Keep therapy spaces clean, organized, and safe
  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
  • Commitment to ABC’s core value of team; may occasionally help support a nearby sister clinic if that center is experiencing a need for coverage

Why Candidates Choose ABC

  • Guaranteed full time hours
  • Paid training and fully covered RBT certification
  • Raises every 6 months with clear goals
  • Health insurance covered at 90 percent
  • Free lunch every Friday
  • DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
  • Student loan repayment support
  • A team-focused, supportive, fun work environment

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 5-12 to build essential communication and social skills. Additionally, you will implement individualized treatment plans, collect data, and collaborate with a supportive team to foster child development.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old. You must be physically capable of lifting 30lbs and moving actively with children, and be willing to complete RBT certification within 20 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsData collectionTreatment plan implementationTeam collaborationActive listeningPatient engagement

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Action Behavior Centers ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Behavior Analyst on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks48 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
90%
Sign-on bonus
79%
Loan repayment
40% this job
Relocation assistance
35%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Allen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,714/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Action Behavior Centers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Training
Fully Covered RBT Certification
Health Insurance (90% covered)
Paid Time Off (10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days)
Student Loan Repayment Support
Free Lunch Every Friday
DoorDash DashPass
Calm App