Registered Behavior Technician — Special Education

Job overview

The Registered Behavior Technician — Special Education role is onsite in New York, NY. Compensation is $40,000–$43,000 per year. The Children’s Academy is a nonprofit K–12 special education program serving students with speech, language, and learning differences. The technician provides behavioral and instructional support throughout the school day, implementing individualized strategies with teachers, consulting BCBAs, and related service providers. The role contributes to students’ academic, communication, behavioral, social, and emotional progress while maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment.

What you'll do

• Provide direct behavioral and instructional support in classroom and therapeutic settings
• implement Behavior Intervention Plans and individualized strategies with consulting BCBAs
• support students during instruction, transitions, and routines
• reinforce goals one-to-one and in small groups
• use de-escalation strategies
• collect and document data
• collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered behavior technician

rbt

special education

k–12

behavior intervention plans

student support

de-escalation

classroom support

new york ny

the children’s academy nyc

$40,000–$43,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires active RBT certification at hire and says experience with de-escalation and supporting dysregulated students is essential; CPI or Safety-Care training is preferred.

About the employer

The Childrens Academy NYC is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.