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Action Behavior Centers
Aurora, Colorado

School Readiness Behavior Therapist

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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: 1300 South Potomac Street, Suite 123, Aurora, CO, 80012
  • 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: $20–$24 per hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $20–$25.50 per hour
  • Master’s Degree: $20–$28 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Key Responsibilities

You will provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 5-12 to build communication, social, and independent living skills. You will also implement individualized treatment plans, collect data, and collaborate with a supportive team.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting 30lbs and moving quickly. You must be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire and maintain consistent attendance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication skillsSocial skillsData collectionTreatment plan implementationTeam collaborationPlay-based therapy

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

In Colorado, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (56 salary observations; 124 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,787 salary observations; 6,289 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 35% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$58kMental Health Therapy median $104k (middle half $57k–$146k)132 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Colorado vs national$94k median in Colorado$92k nationally (+2%)56 state / 1,787 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Colorado69 active2,783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 35% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 232 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Action Behavior Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid training and RBT certification
Raises every 6 months
Health insurance covered at 90%
Free lunch every Friday
DoorDash DashPass and Calm app
Paid time off: 10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
Student loan repayment support

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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