About Alma

Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.

We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.

Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.

The Registered Behavior Technician Position

Registered Behavior Technicians deliver behavior-analytic services one on one to students. They apply interventions for promoting prosocial behaviors. RBTs work under the supervision of a BCBA. They collaborate closely with experienced lead teachers and academic specialists to ensure that the scholars they work with are consistently progressing. Over the course of the year, RBTs will receive targeted coaching, training, and professional development.

This position is a temporary position for the 2025-2026 school year. Successful candidates will be consisdered permenant decision.

Who We’re Looking For

Outstanding candidates will meet the following qualifications:

• A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
• High school diploma
• RBT Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board is required
  • https://www.bacb.com/rbt/

• At least one year of experience providing individual or small group support to children with special needs
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
• Strong team orientation
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

What You Can Expect

• Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
• High quality, weekly professional development
• Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs ( a supply budget!)
• Prep periods every day
• Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Salary : $40,000 - $48,000