Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living & Learning · Windsor, Vermont · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 19 – 26 a hour
Posted Oct 5, 2026
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Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living & Learning — Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, Fairfax, and Winooski Pay: $19.22 to $26.28 per hour DOE Job Type: Full-time, year-round (Part-time also available!) Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Work Location: In person
Start a Rewarding Career as a Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living & Learning is hiring compassionate, dependable, and energetic Behavior Therapists to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.
This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA). No prior ABA experience is required. Aspire Living & Learning provides comprehensive on-the-job training, ongoing supervision, and support to help qualified employees pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Experience in customer service, sales, education, healthcare, business, human services, marketing, communications, maintenance, government, or another field may be valuable in this role.
About the Behavior Therapist Role
Behavior Therapists work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or special education teacher. You will implement individualized behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.
Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges, including aggressive or self-injurious behavior. The role requires patience, emotional maturity, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Behavior Therapists may work in:
Aspire Living & Learning clinics
Public and private school settings
Client homes, as assigned
Community environments
Key Responsibilities
Implement individualized behavior support plans using applied behavior analysis techniques
Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills
Support clients with daily living and personal care routines
Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies
Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development
Follow written treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures
Use prompting, discrete trial teaching, and naturalistic learning techniques
Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained
Maintain focus and attention for extended periods
Collaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision
Adapt to daily schedule changes and changing client needs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of college coursework and relevant experience may be considered
Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services,…