Lead School Behavior Technician & Coach

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 289,000 - 398,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching and 

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Life insurance

Disability insurance options

Tuition reimbursements for development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support in San Diego, CA. You will deliver direct, behavior-analytic services to students with autism in school settings and supervise School Behavior Technicians, mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming practices.

You will oversee data collection, collaborate with BCBAs and educators, and lead by example in implementing BIPs aligned with IEPs and educational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years leading and managing 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 if required by district.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites.
• First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA services to students in school settings, one-on-one and group.
• Lead by example implementing BIPs and skill acquisition programs aligned with IEPs.
• Mentor and support school-based BTs, model strategies, and troubleshoot.
• Substitute in schools to ensure continuity of services.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, educators and school teams to integrate strategies.
• Support growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills.
• Collect and review data to monitor progress and guide BT data collection.
• Provide feedback and coaching to BTs as delegated by BCBAs.
• Participate in classroom observations, meetings, and training sessions.
• Oversee day-to-day admin supervision of SBTs including performance management and scheduling.

Job description

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support in San Diego, CA. You will deliver direct, behavior-analytic services to students with autism in school settings and supervise School Behavior Technicians, mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming practices.

You will oversee data collection, collaborate with BCBAs and educators, and lead by example in implementing BIPs aligned with IEPs and educational goals.