Lead School Behavior Technician & Mentor

Cortica; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays and wellness days

Life insurance

Disability insurance options

Tuition reimbursements for development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica is seeking a Lead School Behavior Technician (Full-time) to deliver direct behavior-analytic services in school environments. You will supervise School Behavior Technicians, model best practices, and guide their implementation of intervention strategies aligned with IEPs and educational goals.

The role includes mentoring BTs, coordinating with BCBAs and school teams, and ensuring data quality while maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
• 1+ years of experience providing ABA services in school or clinical settings.
• Ability to obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BCAT or RBT credential within 30 days where required by the district.
• Must maintain reliable transportation and travel between work sites.
• First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavior-analytic services to students one-on-one and in group settings in schools.
• Lead by example in implementing BIPs and skill acquisition programs aligned with IEPs.
• Support and mentor school-based BTs, modeling strategies and troubleshooting.
• Substitute in schools to ensure continuity of services and high-quality support.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies.
• Support students' growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills.
• Utilize a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
• Collect and review data to monitor progress and support BTs in data collection.
• Provide feedback and coaching to BTs as delegated by supervising BCBAs.
• Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school-based training sessions.
• Oversee day-to-day administrative supervision of SBTs: performance management, compliance, and scheduling.
• Establish working relationships with direct reports from orientation through employment lifecycle.
• Complete and/or assist audits for administrative time and penalties in California.
• Ensure SBTs meet compliance standards via collaboration with LBTs and site managers.
• Manage EMR systems and Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Maintain accurate session notes, incident reports, and mentoring logs.
• Adhere to school safety protocols and de-escalation techniques.
• Travel between school sites within the designated service area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

ABA services experience

School-based experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cortica is seeking a Lead School Behavior Technician (Full-time) to deliver direct behavior-analytic services in school environments. You will supervise School Behavior Technicians, model best practices, and guide their implementation of intervention strategies aligned with IEPs and educational goals.

The role includes mentoring BTs, coordinating with BCBAs and school teams, and ensuring data quality while maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach.