Behavioral Technician (RBT) Academy, (Leeward School Based), Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Start a career, shape futures: Become an RBT with BAYADA!
Seeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Skills Trainers, Educational Assistants (EA), and those interested in working with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs).
Start out as a Behavior Technician Trainee and become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT) with BAYADA in just a few weeks!
At BAYADA Behavioral Health, we are a non-profit employer who believes in providing education and training to help you learn and grow in your career. Through our BAYADA RBT Academy, we give you the training you need to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT).
BAYADA RBT Academy Provides
- A training program to prepare you to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT)
- Receive high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practices in adult learning and applied behavior analysis including:
- BAYADA University web-based courses
- Hands-on training and structured observation
- BAYADA study guides to prepare you for the RBT exam
How You’ll Make an Impact
RBTs work with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) to reduce challenging behaviors, increase functional skills, and foster independence and individuality. Our Oahu Behavioral Health Team provides care in a school-based setting working for local school districts on Oahu.
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
Supports school age children to succeed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Qualifications for a School-Based Behavior Technician
- Be at least 18 years of age
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100 OR a High School Diploma/GED with Passage of the ParaPro Praxis assessment (BAYADA assistance available)
No Experience Necessary
Complete RBT Academy and pass the RBT Exam to become an RBT with BAYADA!
Benefits You’ll Love
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
- Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
- Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
- Paid Time Off: PTO
Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner
Compensation & Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Mon-Fri (7:30am-3pm)
- We try to match client opportunities near your home
Thrive in a Culture That Cares
- BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it:
- Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
- Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Top 3 Employer in Healthcare
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity
With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally. Join our caring team today!
- Locations Waipahu, Pearl City, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Waianae
- RBT Starting Pay: $30
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
The Behavioral Technician will work directly with students in school settings to implement behavior therapy techniques and support functional skill development. They are responsible for documenting interventions, collecting behavior data, and collaborating with school teams to foster student independence.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, 48 college credits, or a High School Diploma/GED with a passing ParaPro Praxis score. No prior experience is required, but candidates must complete the RBT Academy and pass the RBT exam.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Technician (RBT) Academy, (Leeward School Based), Behavioral Health at BAYADA Home Health Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,462 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 28% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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