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Registered Behavior Technician roles at ABA therapy providers and school districts regularly sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and your RBT credential and supervised hours documentation are central to establishing specialty occupation status.
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SALARY: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)
General Statement of Responsibilities: The ESS Behavior Technician provides support to the classroom teacher and is responsible for providing academic and behavioral support to students by keeping students on-task abiding by the Student Handbook and following the behavior plan established by the IEP team. The Behavioral Technician will assist in the implementation of a written positive behavior support plans (PBIPs) as directed by the ESS Behavior Program Teacher. This may include one-on-one behavioral interventions and skill development activities. Services will be provided to children with challenging behaviors ages 5 through 21 in the classroom and/or on school transportation as needed.
Principal and Essential Functions
- Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
- Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance as needed.
- Provide academic and behavioral support to students providing a positive reinforcement across all environments.
- Develop student's self-responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
- Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to access each student's improvement.
- Complete and maintain data sheets daily.
- Periodically report student progress or concerns to the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.
- Work with ESS Behavior Program Teacher to assist staff member in the enhancement and ensure students are receiving quality educational support through all educational environments.
- Maintains knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.
- Provides support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assists the individual in achieving their goals.
- Maintains an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.
- Documents data and notes to adequately show individual's progress toward goals on IEP goals.
- Coordinate with ESS Behavior Teacher in ensuring the other certificated staff on campus are informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.
- Completes a minimum of 20 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
- Other duties as directed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits). Bilingual preferred. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Position Description: Behavior Technician – Exceptional Student Services
SALARY: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)
General Statement of Responsibilities: The ESS Behavior Technician provides support to the classroom teacher and is responsible for providing academic and behavioral support to students by keeping students on-task abiding by the Student Handbook and following the behavior plan established by the IEP team. The Behavioral Technician will assist in the implementation of a written positive behavior support plans (PBIPs) as directed by the ESS Behavior Program Teacher. This may include one-on-one behavioral interventions and skill development activities. Services will be provided to children with challenging behaviors ages 5 through 21 in the classroom and/or on school transportation as needed.
Principal and Essential Functions
- Ensure students get from school transportation to the classroom and back in the afternoon.
- Assist teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance as needed.
- Provide academic and behavioral support to students providing a positive reinforcement across all environments.
- Develop student's self-responsibility for behavior at school and at home.
- Maintain accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to access each student's improvement.
- Complete and maintain data sheets daily.
- Periodically report student progress or concerns to the ESS Behavior Program Teacher.
- Work with ESS Behavior Program Teacher to assist staff member in the enhancement and ensure students are receiving quality educational support through all educational environments.
- Maintains knowledge of individuals, their health/medical needs, and their service plans.
- Provides support as scheduled and as outlined in each Individual Education Plan and assists the individual in achieving their goals.
- Maintains an accurate record of services delivered for MIPS billing.
- Documents data and notes to adequately show individual's progress toward goals on IEP goals.
- Coordinate with ESS Behavior Teacher in ensuring the other certificated staff on campus are informed of events impacting individuals receiving support and services.
- Completes a minimum of 20 hours of training every 3 years in continuing education related to children with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior.
- Other duties as directed.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/GED and meets the State and Federal guidelines for a highly qualified paraprofessional (PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits). Bilingual preferred. Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Card.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Behavior Technician
Verify your RBT credential supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to meet the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for RBTs and gather documentation showing your employer requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field, not just the RBT credential alone.
Target ABA employers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who sponsor H-1B workers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your search to ABA clinics, autism service providers, and school-based therapy contractors with active E-Verify enrollment, as they've already cleared a key administrative hurdle for hiring nonimmigrant workers.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter RBT and behavior technician roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces providers who have sponsored the role before, not just companies that are theoretically open to it.
Request the LCA wage level before negotiating
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Ask which wage level they intend to certify before you accept an offer. Level I covers entry roles; Level II or III better reflects supervised clinical experience.
Prepare supervised hours records early
When USCIS reviews an RBT H-1B petition, they may issue a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation. Collect signed supervision logs, BCBA oversight records, and your RBT Task List assessments now so your employer's attorney has them ready at filing.
Confirm cap timing with your employer's timeline
H-1B cap-subject petitions open in April for an October 1 start date. If you're finishing OPT or a grace period mid-year, confirm your prospective employer can submit by the April registration window or explore cap-exempt settings like university-affiliated research clinics.
H-1B Visa Registered Behavior Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RBT role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An RBT credential alone doesn't establish this. Employers need to document that they require a degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field and that the duties reflect that requirement throughout the job description.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for RBT roles?
ABA therapy clinics, school districts, autism service organizations, and hospital-based behavioral health programs are the most common sponsors. University-affiliated programs are especially valuable because they're often cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for behavior technician roles.
Can I start an RBT job on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on post-completion OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year if you're selected. Your RBT credential and any active supervision logs should remain current throughout this period to avoid any gap in practice eligibility.
What does the DOL prevailing wage mean for RBT H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify with DOL that they'll pay you at or above the prevailing wage for RBT roles in your area. You can check what that wage is for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The certified wage becomes a floor, not a ceiling, and is locked in on the Labor Condition Application your employer submits.
Does my BCBA supervisor need to be involved in the H-1B petition?
Not directly, but their documentation is important. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation, supervision records signed by your BCBA, treatment planning responsibilities you hold, and evidence of degree-level skill requirements can all strengthen the response. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically ask for these materials during petition preparation.