School Behavior Technician

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,750 - 38,572; 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 and disability options

Tuition reimbursements for professional development

Job summary

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental is looking for a compassionate School Behavior Technician (SBT) in Glendale, California. This position provides 1:1 behavior support for students with autism in school settings. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, the ability to implement behavior intervention plans, and a commitment to student development.

Enjoy a supportive culture with various benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursements. The role requires availability Monday to Friday, and the pay range is $20.87 to $28.00 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation required for travel between work locations.
• Must have tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavior support to students with autism.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Support student development in various skills as needed.

Skills

Behavior analytic services

Communication skills

Self-regulation support

Data collection

Strengths-based treatment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

Join Cortica as a School Behavior Technician
Empower students. Support families. Advance the standard of neurodevelopmental care.

Cortica is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Behavior Technician (SBT) to provide 1:1 behavior support to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. You’ll work closely with educators, caregivers, and Cortica’s clinical team to help students succeed across their school day.

Cortica was founded to fix the fragmented journey families often face when seeking therapies for their children. By blending neurology, research‑based therapies, and technology into one cohesive care model, we deliver life‑changing neurodevelopmental care—one child, one family, one community at a time.

As part of this mission, we proudly partner with local schools to provide ABA therapy in educational settings. This extension of our care reflects our commitment to supporting children not only in clinics and homes, but also in the environments where they learn and grow.

Schedule & Availability
This position follows a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, with required availability from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. While actual working hours vary based on student needs, you’ll receive a minimum of 4 hours of paid work per day when you remain available and accept assignments.

At times when you are not yet assigned to a designated client, you may follow an administrative schedule from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. During this window, you’ll stay engaged with administrative tasks from home and be ready to step into a school session if one becomes available.

School-Based Role
This role follows the school’s academic calendar and includes unpaid breaks during periods such as Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer. During the school year, you’ll play a vital role in supporting student success within their educational environments.

What will you do?

• Execute all responsibilities and skills associated with the Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Must be obtained within 30 days of hire for districts that require certification.
• Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity‑affirming behavior analytic services to students in one‑on‑one and group settings within schools.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs, aligning with the student’s IEP and school goals.
• Work closely with school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into the daily classroom routine and support students’ engagement and learning.
• Support student development in communication, social skills, self‑regulation, and self‑care (e.g., toileting, hygiene, dressing) as appropriate to the school context.
• Utilize a strengths‑based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the educational team.
• Collect data consistently on student progress and behaviors during each session and complete timely documentation, including session notes and incident reports.
• Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school‑based training sessions as assigned.
• Implement proactive behavior support strategies and follow school safety and crisis protocols, including de‑escalation and mandated reporting procedures.
• Travel between assigned work sites, as needed, within the designated service area.
• Other duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
• You can maintain reliable transportation and must be able to travel between work locations.
• You have a first aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Cortica cares deeply about the well‑being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth‑minded culture that helps teammates to thrive! We offer a wide range of benefits for full‑time teammates, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value our teammates and the experience they bring to their roles, and are proud to provide a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of our teammates’ lives.

The base pay range for this opening is $20.87 to $28.00. According to your relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.

Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.

Driving Requirement This position requires the successful completion of a post‑offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.