2026-2027 Registered Behavior Technician for The Constellations Program

Crescent City Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health insurance

4% 401k match

Mental health services

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time Registered Behavior Technician to support students with disabilities in the classroom, deliver instruction individually or in small groups, collect data, and help meet students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs under the supervision of a BCBA and report to the Constellations Program Principal.

This role is in-person and requires collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families; an RBT certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate’s degree or two years of college.
• Current RBT certification (BACB).
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in the classroom.
• Deliver instruction individually or in small groups.
• Collect data on student performance and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and BCBA supervisor.
• Attend meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership.

Skills

RBT certification

Disability support

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree

Two years college

Job description

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, well-qualified Registered Behavior Technician. Duties include: supporting students with disabilities in the classroom; delivering instruction, individually or in small groups; collecting data; supporting students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs; and participating in the life of the school as a significant member of the staff. The Constellations Program’s Registered Behavior Technician will be directly supervised by a BCBA and report to the Principal of the Constellations Program.

Our Registered Behavior Technicians impact students’ lives by:

• Maintaining the safety and development of the students with disabilities in their care
• Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
• Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and to support whole-class instruction for more than 50% of the workday
• Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership
• Collaborating with therapists, evaluators, and teachers to support student development
• Developing educational materials, learning communication techniques, and using student devices
• After CPI training, implement de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
• After training, utilizing positive behavioral interventions to support the behavioral needs of students
• Accurately collecting behavioral and academic data as instructed
• Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
• Tracking student behavioral and academic progress data
• Completing daily session notes
• Implementing behavior and treatment plans with fidelity
• Adhering to the BACB RBT Code of Ethics
• Attend monthly meetings with BCBA supervisor to maintain RBT requirements
• Taking on other tasks, as needed

What We Offer:

• Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Associate Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS.
• Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, an immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, and/or are Highly Qualified as a paraprofessional
• Have demonstrated past success working with children with moderate to severe disabilities
• Have the desire to be a founding Team member of a special education school or students with significant disabilities
• Knowledge of social-emotional and behavioral interventions is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, run, walk, talk, hear, see, kneel, crouch, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift and move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and, when required, safely implement approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques in accordance with student behavior plans, organizational policies, and training guidelines. Must be able to respond quickly to crisis situations, including student elopement or aggressive behaviors, to support and maintain student safety
• This is an in-person role

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About The Constellations Program

The Constellations Program is a preK through 4th-grade school setting for students with low-incidence disabilities. At Constellations, we prepare students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning. The Constellations Program will support students in meeting their functional skill needs as well as the academic skills aligned to the LEAP Connect. While this program is geared primarily towards students with Autism, it is open to other students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.