Behavior Technician
Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Why do you want to work with children with autism?
What they are checking: Whether they have genuine motivation and patience for work that can be demanding.
Your BCBA gives you feedback on how you ran a program. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they are coachable, since technicians work under close BCBA supervision.
This is a part-time afternoon role. How will you be reliable for those hours?
What they are checking: Whether they will show up consistently, since children depend on routine and missed sessions hurt progress.
Tell me about a time you were patient with someone who was struggling.
What they are checking: Whether they have the patience this work needs on hard days.
What would you do
A child starts hitting during a session. What would you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, keep everyone safe and follow the behavior plan rather than reacting emotionally.
A parent asks you to change something about their child's program. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they listen kindly and bring the request to the BCBA instead of changing the plan themselves.
How would you build a good relationship with a child who seems shy or avoids you?
What they are checking: Whether they know to pair themselves with fun and reinforcement before placing demands.
About the work
What do you know about Applied Behavior Analysis and how it helps children learn?
What they are checking: Whether they understand basics like reinforcement and breaking skills into small steps.
How would you collect data during a session while also keeping the child engaged?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that accurate data drives treatment decisions made by the BCBA.
Why is it important to document sessions accurately for billing and treatment?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that notes support insurance billing and guide the child's plan.
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