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Behavior Technician - Spanish Required- Willing to Train

Proud Moments ABA logoProud Moments ABA$22–$27/hrSterling, VAAdded today

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This posting states $22–$27 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Virginia post a median of $25 an hour, the middle half $24–$27, across 97 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in Virginia earn a median of $23.23 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Overview

Proud Moments ABA is a national behavioral health organization, providing the gold standard of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children on the autism spectrum from birth to age 21. We are looking for Behavior Technicians (BT's) to join our growing team. Our BT's are an essential part of the treatment team- providing 1-1 specialized treatment in partnership with our Board Certified Behavior Analysts to our clients in a center-based setting. If you are looking for a career that allows you to provide life changing treatment to children this could be the role for you-if you have the passion we have the training!

Hours Needed: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm - SPANISH SPEAKING

*This role does require that you can work 5 weekdays, Monday- Friday*

*We do not hire for internship/ summer only roles at this time*

What Proud Moments can offer you

  • Paid training and support to feel confident in your ability to execute treatment plans
  • Competitive compensation
  • Fun, challenging, fulfilling, team-oriented, work environment
  • The ability to positively impact the lives of families and their children on the autism spectrum
  • Career growth

If the below sounds like you, this may be the perfect fit

  • A passion and love for working with children
  • Ability to work in an everchanging, fast paced environment
  • Have a strong, reliable work ethic (your clients depend on you)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with children and parents
  • Fun, creative, and innovative ideas to engage your client

Responsibilities

  • Work one-on-one with a client to implement behavioral plans designed by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Collect data to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the individualized treatment plan and report progress
  • Support BCBA with training families on implementing individualized treatment plans
  • Be responsive to the needs and requests of clients, their families, and supervisors
  • Maintain clear lines of communication with families, supervisors, and other applicable parties
  • Physically keep up with clients as they move about the session area(s). This will require many physical activities including, but not limited to, standing, sitting, bending, lifting 25+ pounds, running, squatting, kneeling, and generally keeping pace with children from 2-15 years old
  • Any other tasks outlined by BCBA/LBA

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Bilingual- Spanish
  • Prior experience working with children preferred
  • Prior experience providing support to children or adults with behavioral challenges, developmental delays, or special needs preferred
  • Exposure to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities is preferred, though comprehensive training will be provided
  • Reliable personal transportation with the ability to commute consistently to assigned work locations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of client, family, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and company policies
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to follow detailed instructions and document information accurately
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to stay organized and adapt to changing schedules or priorities
  • M-F 3pm-7pm

Compensation: $22-27/ hour

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From Proud Moments ABA's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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