Behavior Technician – Entry-Level | Paid Training

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Springfield, MA

22h•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is hiring 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 help children build skills and positive relationships across home, school, and community settings. Behavior Technicians provide individual and group behavior-analytic services, implement positive behavior strategies developed with a BCBA, document session data, and collaborate with families and supervisors. The role includes a two-week, in-person paid orientation with hands-on training, ongoing professional development, and coaching from clinical leaders. Employees may pursue career growth through a Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, a BCBA role, or corporate support roles. The position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius. A post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review are required. The posted pay range is $20.87 to $28.00 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 Saturday hours.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
High school diploma or equivalent; the posting also mentions bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
Willingness to obtain a BCAT credential within 90 days of the start date; training is provided.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation within a 30–40-minute drive radius.
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.

Benefits

Pay 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.
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.