Lead ABA Technician (Full Time)

Cortica; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

PTO & wellness days

Paid holidays

Health, vision, dental, and pet 보험

Continuing education stipend: $2,000

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica Care is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support in San Diego, CA. You will deliver ABA services to students with autism in school settings and supervise School Behavior Technicians, modeling best practices and guiding implementation of BIPs.

Responsibilities include direct service, mentoring, and substitute coverage to maintain continuity, while collaborating with educators to embed behavioral strategies into classroom routines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience leading direct reports.
• 1+ years of ABA services in school or clinical settings.
• Ability to obtain safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain BCAT or RBT credential within 30 days where required by the district.
• Reliable transportation and travel between work sites.
• Ability to obtain a first aid/CPR certification and a TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to students in one-on-one and group settings within school environments.
• Lead by example in implementing individualized BIPs and skill acquisition programs aligned with students' IEPs and educational goals.
• Support and mentor school-based BTs by modeling strategies and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
• Substitute in schools as needed to ensure continuity of services and support in the absence of assigned BTs.
• Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines.
• Support students' growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills as appropriate.
• Utilize a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
• Collect and review data to monitor student progress and support BTs in accurate data collection practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data collection

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BCAT/RBT credential (within 30 days)

Safety training certification (within 30 days)

First aid/CPR certification

TB clearance

Job description

Cortica is looking for a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support to join its growing team in San Diego, CA!

• The Lead School Behavior Technician provides direct behavior-analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings.

• In addition to delivering direct student support, the Lead BT serves as the direct supervisor, providing administrative support and performance management for School Behavior Technicians, modeling best practices and offering guidance in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.

• This role is essential in ensuring consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming support for students and school teams.

What will you do:

• Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to students in one-on-one and group settings within school environments.
• Lead by example in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and educational goals.
• Support and mentor school-based BTs by modeling strategies, answering questions, and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
• Substitute in schools as needed to ensure continuity of services and provide high-quality support in the absence of assigned BTs.
• Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines.
• Support students' growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills as appropriate to the school setting.
• Utilize a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
• Collect and review data to monitor student progress and support BTs in accurate data collection practices.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You bring 1+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
• You bring 1+ years of experience providing ABA services in school or clinical settings.
• You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
• You can obtain and maintain Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 30 days of employment, where required by the district.
• You can maintain reliable transportation and travel between work sites.
• You can obtain a first aid/CPR certification and a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Your Compensation & Benefits:

• $2,000 continuing education stipend.
• Receive competitive compensation, $21.60/hr to $28.98/hr,depending on experience.
• 401k matching.
• PTO and continuing education/wellness days.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Referral bonuses.

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