Lead School Behavior Technician

Cortica•San Diego, CA

2d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Lead School Behavior Technician to provide behavior-analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. The role combines direct student support with day-to-day administrative supervision and performance management for School Behavior Technicians (SBTs). The Lead Technician models best practices, coaches teammates, and supports consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming services for students and school teams. The position works collaboratively with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines and support students’ communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills. It also includes administrative oversight across the SBT teammate lifecycle, compliance and training coordination, time and schedule management, documentation, and audits. Travel between school sites within the designated service area is required.

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.
Ability to obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a BCAT or RBT credential within 30 days of employment, where required by the district.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between work sites.
Ability to obtain first aid/CPR certification and tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Responsibilities

Provide behavior-analytic services to students individually and in groups in school settings.
Implement individualized behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and educational goals.
Model strategies, mentor school-based BTs, answer questions, and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
Substitute in schools as needed to maintain continuity and quality of services.
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 accurate data collection by BTs.
Provide feedback and coaching to BTs as delegated by supervising BCBAs.
Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school-based training sessions; help facilitate training for new BTs.
Oversee SBT day-to-day administrative supervision, including performance management, nonclinical administration, clinical accountability, leave and workplace accommodation support, workers’ compensation case support, employment separation, and time and schedule management.
Establish working relationships with direct reports throughout the teammate lifecycle, from orientation through employment separation.
Manage daily SBT time-off and callout processes in conjunction with the scheduling department, approve additional indirect time, review and approve serious incident reports, and manage availability changes.
Complete or assist with weekly administrative or indirect-time audits, per-pay-period meal and rest break penalty audits in California, and weekly unconverted-session audits; report findings to the ABA site manager and work with SBTs to resolve discrepancies.
Ensure SBTs meet compliance requirements, including required clinical training, in collaboration with site lead behavior technician trainers.
Manage SBT performance by providing and documenting timely feedback, synthesizing clinical feedback in collaboration with the Director of School Operations.
Use electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products for accurate documentation, reporting, and communication.
Maintain timely and accurate session notes, incident reports, and mentoring logs as assigned.
Follow school safety protocols, including proactive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and mandated reporting.
Travel between school sites within the designated service area.