OPT Registered Behavior Technician Jobs
Registered Behavior Technician jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in psychology, education, or applied behavior analysis. Most RBT roles require an active RBT credential through the BACB, which you can obtain before or during your OPT period. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until August 13, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Performs duties to ensure a safe learning environment, supports teacher with instruction and social-emotional activities, and trains staff on proper behavior management techniques.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $24.769 to $29.723 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assists in appropriate, non-harmful interventions (as trained by the school) and escorts.
- Provides procedural orientation to newly hired staff.
- Assists teachers in various classroom activities.
- Collects documentation and maintains files on every student regarding behavior (time-out dates, times, duration and specific behaviors exhibited, interventions utilized); documents holds used and reasons on incident report forms; and maintains records of student’s Time Out record for school year.
- Provides training and leadership in behavior management techniques to the entire program site, keeping abreast of current trends and activities with regards to behavior management.
- Provides daily living procedures, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and may provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
- Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
- Assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
- Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's or relevant work experience.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Applications will be received until August 13, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job:
Performs duties to ensure a safe learning environment, supports teacher with instruction and social-emotional activities, and trains staff on proper behavior management techniques.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $24.769 to $29.723 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Assists in appropriate, non-harmful interventions (as trained by the school) and escorts.
- Provides procedural orientation to newly hired staff.
- Assists teachers in various classroom activities.
- Collects documentation and maintains files on every student regarding behavior (time-out dates, times, duration and specific behaviors exhibited, interventions utilized); documents holds used and reasons on incident report forms; and maintains records of student’s Time Out record for school year.
- Provides training and leadership in behavior management techniques to the entire program site, keeping abreast of current trends and activities with regards to behavior management.
- Provides daily living procedures, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and may provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
- Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
- Assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
- Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's or relevant work experience.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Registered Behavior Technician
Earn your RBT credential before your OPT starts
The BACB's RBT credential requires 40 hours of supervised training and a competency assessment. Completing this before your OPT authorization begins means you can start working immediately without delays from credentialing requirements holding up your first paycheck.
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Large ABA therapy providers and healthcare networks are more likely to sponsor visa transitions after OPT than small private practices. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which ABA employers have filed H-1B visa petitions for behavior technician or behavior analyst roles previously.
Clarify your OPT authorization timeline upfront
RBT hiring managers often don't understand OPT work authorization. Be direct: explain your EAD end date, that no employer petition is needed during OPT, and that H-1B sponsorship would only become relevant after your authorization period ends. Clarity removes hesitation.
Position yourself toward BCBA supervision roles
Employers are more likely to sponsor visa transitions for BCBAs than RBTs. Use your OPT period to accumulate supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA eligibility. Demonstrating a clear path to licensure signals long-term value and makes sponsorship conversations easier later.
Focus on school districts and nonprofit providers
School districts and nonprofit ABA organizations frequently hire RBTs and often have established HR processes for work authorization. These employers tend to offer more structured onboarding and are more accustomed to navigating employment documentation than smaller private clinics.
Apply during peak hiring cycles in the ABA field
ABA therapy hiring increases significantly in late summer ahead of the school year and in January with new insurance cycles. Timing your applications to these windows increases the pool of active openings and reduces competition from candidates who apply off-cycle throughout the year.
Registered Behavior Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Registered Behavior Technician on OPT?
Yes. Working as an RBT on OPT is straightforward as long as your job is directly related to your degree field, typically psychology, education, or applied behavior analysis. Your EAD card is all the employer needs to verify work authorization. No employer petition or sponsorship is required during your OPT period.
Does RBT work qualify as a STEM OPT extension?
No. Registered Behavior Technician roles fall under psychology and behavioral health, not a STEM-designated field of study. If your degree is in psychology or education, STEM OPT extension does not apply. Students with degrees in data science or neuroscience applied to behavior analysis should verify their specific CIP code with their DSO before assuming STEM eligibility.
Where can I find RBT jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to find RBT and ABA therapy jobs actively open to F-1 OPT candidates. Many general job boards don't filter for visa work authorization, so you waste time applying to roles that won't consider OPT students. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored work visas before and are open to candidates on work authorization.
Do I need my RBT credential before applying for OPT jobs in this field?
Most employers require an active RBT credential from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board before your start date, not before you apply. You can apply while completing your 40-hour training requirement. That said, having your credential in hand before applications go out makes you significantly more competitive and removes a common reason for rejection.
Can an RBT job lead to H-1B sponsorship after OPT ends?
It depends on the employer and your career trajectory. RBT roles alone are generally not classified as specialty occupations required for H-1B eligibility, but BCBA and behavior analyst positions typically are. Using your OPT period to accumulate supervised fieldwork hours toward BCBA certification puts you in a much stronger position to negotiate sponsorship when your authorization nears its end date.