School Behavior Lead & ABA Coach (School-Based)

Cortica Care

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and wellness days
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance Options
Tuition reimbursement for professional
Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cortica seeks a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support in San Diego, CA to deliver direct ABA services to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. You will supervise and mentor School Behavior Technicians, modeling best practices and guiding implementation of BIPs aligned with IEP goals.

Join a growth-focused healthcare company dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming care.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ years leading and managing direct reports.
  • 1+ years providing 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 district requires.
  • Must maintain reliable transportation and travel between work sites.
  • First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
  • 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 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.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to BTs as delegated by supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
  • Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school-based training sessions; help facilitate training for new BTs.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and leadership in dynamic school environments; oversee day-to-day admin supervision of school behavior technicians.

Skills

Leadership & supervision
ABA services
Data collection & analysis
Coaching & mentoring
Collaboration with educators
IEP alignment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
BCAT or RBT credential (within 30 days)

Job description

Cortica seeks a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support in San Diego, CA to deliver direct ABA services to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. You will supervise and mentor School Behavior Technicians, modeling best practices and guiding implementation of BIPs aligned with IEP goals.

Join a growth-focused healthcare company dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming care.

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