High Tech High·Chula Vista, California
The RBT/ABA Support Assistant provides one-to-one and small group instruction to students with diverse needs to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, managing behavioral escalations, and providing hygiene and medical support.
Job title: RBT/ABA Support Assistant
Special Education - Central
FLSA Classification: Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Status: Hourly, part-time, non-exempt
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Application Open: 07/07/2026
Application Closing: 08/31/2026
High Tech High: Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September
2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into
an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12
across four campuses.
Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design
principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and
create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage
you to join our team!
HTH seeks a RBT/ABA Support Assistant, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as
facilitate small group and individual instruction.
Job summary: The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Support Assistant is responsible
for ensuring that students with exceptionally diverse needs have access to our general education
curriculum. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to ensuring all students get the
individualized attention requisite for success.
Duties: include:
● Assist teachers by working with individual students on a one-to-one basis
o Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
o Implementation or Behavior Crisis Plan and management of behavioral escalation
o Behavior Data Collection
● Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences
● Assist with tutorial activities working with an individual or group of students who may have learning
differences
● Monitor student progress and provide input for evaluation and parent conference upon request
● Establish rapport and meaningful relationships with referred students to assist in improving their
behavior, educational performance, and social relationships
● Perform clerical support duties including typing, completing documents, forms, record,
correspondence; which may include note taking for students
The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ● Building relationships
● Communication, both written and oral
● Ability to evaluate alternatives
● Interpersonal skills
● Ability to listen and motivate
● Teamwork
● Create plans and goal set
Education: ● High School diploma/GED; and
● Registered Behavior Technician Certification or ABA Training equivalent; and
● One of the following: ○ An Associate's degree (or higher); or
○ 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university; or
○ Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local
academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or
readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness), CBEST test.
Desired qualifications: ● Experience in a school/learning environment
● More than 6 months experience in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis
Salary & benefits
This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not initially
qualify for benefits.
Apply today!
If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!
High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. [http://training.FLSA]
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Candidates must have a high school diploma, RBT certification or ABA training, and either an associate degree or 48 college units. Experience in a school environment and over six months of ABA implementation are desired.
Market context
In California, RBT and ABA support assistant roles are often tied to school-based special education and behavioral support needs, so demand is commonly strongest where districts need consistent student support. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for RBT certification or ABA training plus school experience, and may prefer an associate’s degree, 48 college units, or a passing CBEST score. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then confirm your certification and education details against the original posting.
