Lead School Behavior Technician

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Torrance, CA

1d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support to join its team. This role provides direct behavior-analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. The Lead BT also supervises School Behavior Technicians, offering administrative support, performance management, modeling best practices, and guidance in implementing behavior intervention strategies. This position is crucial for ensuring consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming support for students and school teams. Cortica is a growing healthcare company focused on effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences, aiming to design and deliver life-changing care and cultivate the full potential of every child. The company culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, with employment decisions based on qualifications and ability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
1+ years 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 Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 30 days of employment, where required by the district.
Must maintain reliable transportation and must be able to travel between work sites.
First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to students in one-on-one and group settings within school environments.
Lead by example in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and educational goals.
Support and mentor school-based BTs by modeling strategies, answering questions, and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
Substitute in schools as needed to ensure continuity of services and provide high-quality support in the absence of assigned BTs.
Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines.
Support students' growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills as appropriate to the school setting.
Utilize a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
Collect and review data to monitor student progress and support BTs in accurate data collection practices.
Provide feedback and coaching to BTs as delegated by supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school-based training sessions; help facilitate training for new BTs.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and leadership in dynamic school environments.
Oversee the day-to-day administrative supervision of school behavior technicians (SBTs) in the areas of performance management, nonclinical administration, clinical accountability, leave of absence and workplace accommodations support, workers’ compensation case support, separation of employment, and time and schedule management.
Establish working relationship with all direct reports throughout the teammate lifecycle from orientation through employment separation.
Complete daily administration of SBT time off management, SBT callout management in conjunction with scheduling department, approval of additional indirect time, approval and review of SBT serious incident reports (SIRs), SBT availability changes.
Complete and/or assist with audits for administrative or indirect time (weekly), meal and rest break penalties – California only (per pay period), unconverted sessions (weekly). Report findings to ABA site manager and work with SBTs to rectify any discrepancies.
Ensure SBTs have completed all compliance requirements, including required clinical training through collaboration with the site’s lead behavior technician trainers (LBTs). Responsible for ensuring that all SBTs meet compliance standards.
Responsible for the performance management of SBTs by providing and documenting timely feedback, including synthesizing clinical feedback through collaboration with the Director of School Operations.
Effectively manage and navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office products to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and communication.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including session notes, incident reports, and mentoring logs as assigned.
Adhere to all school safety protocols, including proactive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and mandated reporting.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and leadership in dynamic school environments.
Travel between school sites within the designated service area.
Other duties as assigned.