Behavior Technician – Entry-Level | Paid Training

Cortica•Springfield, MA

About The Position

Cortica is hiring dedicated, compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide care for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. The role uses a strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy model and combines neuroscience and developmental approaches to support children’s abilities, relationships, and skills across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians work with families and a transdisciplinary clinical team to deliver individualized care. The position offers paid, two-week, in-person orientation and hands-on training, ongoing professional development, expert coaching, and career advancement opportunities. 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; candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees are also considered.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
Comfort using EMR systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working 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.

Benefits

Pay range of $20.87 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
Predictable schedules with a single, direct rate of pay.
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.
Support and expert coaching from Lead BTs, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors.
Career advancement opportunities, including a path toward a BCBA role, the Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or corporate support roles.
Collaboration with experts in speech-language therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, pediatrics, neurology, and nursing.