Behavior Technician (Play-Based ABA)

Cortica•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to design and deliver care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role provides play-based, strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy, helping children build on their unique abilities and develop relationships and skills that transfer across home, school, and community settings. Cortica’s approach combines neuroscience and developmental models and uses transdisciplinary collaboration to care for the whole child. Behavior Technicians provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, use evidence-based practices, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The position requires travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Candidates must complete a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica offers a predictable schedule and a single direct rate of pay. The posting describes part-time options of five, three, or two days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays. Training includes a two-week, in-person orientation with hands-on instruction and ongoing professional development. The team provides coaching and opportunities for career growth, including advancement toward a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or a corporate support role.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Ability to consistently travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation.
Comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group behavior-analytic services to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA.
Use evidence-based practices to support meaningful progress for 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.
Travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius.

Benefits

Pay range of $21.73 to $29.15 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with part-time options of five, three, or two days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Fully paid, two-week in-person orientation with hands-on training.
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.
Coaching and support from Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including the BCBA path, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.