School Readiness Behavior Therapist
Listed compensation
$16-$27/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:13581 Pond Springs Road, Suite 120, Austin, TX 78729
- 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: $16–$24 per hour
- Bachelor’s Degree: $20–$25.50 per hour
- Master’s Degree: $22–$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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ABC is an equal opportunity employer.
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 with autism to help them develop communication, social, and independent living skills. Additionally, you will 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 also be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Readiness Behavior Therapist at Action Behavior Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Action Behavior Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 309 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$46k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Texas | 453 active | 7,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Texas Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 21% offer loan repayment707 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Action Behavior Centers | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index309 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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