Lead ABA Technician - Full Time

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•San Diego, CA

1d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician to provide school-based support in San Diego, California. The role delivers direct behavior-analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings, while also directly supervising school-based Behavior Technicians through administrative support, performance management, mentoring, and guidance on implementing behavior intervention strategies. The Lead Behavior Technician supports consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming services for students and school teams. The role collaborates with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines and to support students’ communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience leading and managing direct reports.
At least 1 year of experience providing ABA services in school or clinical settings.
Obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
Obtain and maintain a Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 30 days of employment, where required by the district.
Maintain reliable transportation and travel between work sites.
Obtain first aid/CPR certification and tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Successfully complete a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Responsibilities

Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to students individually and in groups within school environments.
Model implementation of individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and educational goals.
Support and mentor school-based Behavior Technicians by modeling strategies, answering questions, and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
Substitute in schools as needed to ensure continuity of services when assigned Behavior Technicians are absent.
Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines.
Support students’ communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills as appropriate to the school setting.
Use a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
Collect and review data to monitor student progress and support Behavior Technicians in accurate data collection practices.
Provide administrative support and performance management for School Behavior Technicians.