ABA Behavior Technician (Play-Based)

Cortica•Miramar, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is hiring compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide play-based, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role involves delivering individualized services that help children build skills and relationships across home, school, and community settings, as part of a transdisciplinary team working alongside families and clinicians. The position offers a pay range of $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education. Part-time schedules are available in 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week options, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Cortica provides a four-week, in-person training and orientation, ongoing professional development, and coaching from experienced clinical staff. The job requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius. The posting is not an exhaustive list of duties and refers applicants to a linked full job description.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
Comfort with technology, including EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with autistic children.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed in collaboration with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for children and families.
Document session data to track and support treatment goals.
Collaborate with families and supervisors to build supportive environments.
Follow Cortica’s crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting.
Work collaboratively with families, clinicians, and professionals from other disciplines to develop individualized care plans.

Benefits

Pay range of $20.57 to $27.60 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay; part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Four-week, in-person paid training and certification.
Referral bonus of $250–$500 for successful referrals.
Cell phone stipend.
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
401(k) with company matching.
Ongoing professional development through in-person and online training.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including pursuing a BCBA role, advancing on the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or moving into a corporate support role.
Opportunity to collaborate with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.