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Cortica is looking for a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support to join its growing team!

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.

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child.

At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission.

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

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.

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 the day-to-day administrative supervision of school behavior technicians (SBTs) in the areas of performance management, nonclinical administration, clinical accountability, leave of absence and workplace accommodations support, workers’ compensation case support, separation of employment, and time and schedule management.

Establish working relationship with all direct reports throughout the teammate lifecycle from orientation through employment separation.

Complete daily administration of SBT time off management, SBT callout management in conjunction with scheduling department, approval of additional indirect time, approval and review of SBT serious incident reports (SIRs), SBT availability changes.

Complete and/or assist with audits for administrative or indirect time (weekly), meal and rest break penalties – California only (per pay period), unconverted sessions (weekly). Report findings to ABA site manager and work with SBTs to rectify any discrepancies.

Ensure SBTs have completed all compliance requirements, including required clinical training through collaboration with the site’s lead behavior technician trainers (LBTs). Responsible for ensuring that all SBTs meet compliance standards.

Responsible for the performance management of SBTs by providing and documenting timely feedback, including synthesizing clinical feedback through collaboration with the Director of School Operations.

Effectively manage and navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including session notes, incident reports, and mentoring logs as assigned.

Adhere to all school safety protocols, including proactive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and mandated reporting.

Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and leadership in dynamic school environments.

Travel between school sites 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 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.

Must maintain reliable transportation and must be able to travel between work sites

You have first aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.

You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Your Compensation & Benefits:

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 $21.91/hr to $29.40/hr. 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. Please review the job description in the following link: https://bit.ly/44I1lTL

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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.

E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. Click here to view the E-Verify Poster and your Right to Work.

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