Play Based- Behavior Technician!

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Lexington, MA

2h•$24 - $32

About The Position

Cortica is seeking dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide behavior-analytic care to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model, focused on helping children build on their abilities and develop skills that carry across home, school, and community settings. Care combines neuroscience and developmental models and is delivered in collaboration with families and clinicians. Behavior Technicians provide one-to-one and group services, implement strategies developed with a BCBA, and document session data to support treatment goals. The position involves travel between client sites within a 30–40-minute radius using reliable transportation. Cortica offers a two-week, in-person paid orientation and ongoing professional development, coaching, and career advancement opportunities. The advertised pay range is $23.62 to $31.69 per hour, based on experience and education. The posting describes part-time scheduling options of two, three, or five days per week, with opportunities to pick up additional Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also lists bachelor’s and 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 $23.62 to $31.69 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay and flexible part-time options of two, three, or five days per week.
Opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.
Two-week, in-person paid orientation and 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 in-person and online professional development.
Expert coaching and support from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
Collaboration with professionals in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.