School Behavior Technician

Cortica•Glendale, CA

6d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Behavior Technician (SBT) to provide one-on-one behavior support to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. The SBT works closely with educators, caregivers, and Cortica’s clinical team to support students throughout the school day. Cortica partners with local schools to provide ABA therapy as part of its integrated neurodevelopmental care model. This school-based role follows the school’s academic calendar and includes unpaid breaks during periods such as Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with required availability from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Actual hours vary according to student needs; teammates who remain available and accept assignments receive at least four hours of paid work per day. Before assignment to a designated client, an administrative schedule may apply from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with administrative work performed from home and availability to step into a school session if one becomes available. The role involves implementing individualized behavior and skill-acquisition programs in school settings, collaborating with educational teams, collecting and documenting data, and supporting students’ communication, social, self-regulation, and self-care skills. It also requires following school safety and crisis protocols and traveling between assigned work sites as needed within the designated service area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to 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.
Ability to obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between work locations.
First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Availability Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM.

Responsibilities

Execute responsibilities and skills associated with Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification; obtain the certification within 30 days of hire for districts that require it.
Provide direct, holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior analytic services to students in one-on-one and group settings within schools.
Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill-acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and school goals.
Collaborate with school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines and support student engagement and learning.
Support students’ development in communication, social skills, self-regulation, and self-care, including toileting, hygiene, and dressing as appropriate to the school context.
Use a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the educational team.
Collect data on student progress and behaviors during each session and complete timely documentation, including session notes and incident reports.
Participate in classroom observations, team meetings, and school-based training sessions as assigned.
Implement proactive behavior support strategies and follow school safety and crisis protocols, including de-escalation and mandated reporting procedures.
Travel between assigned work sites as needed within the designated service area.
Perform other duties as assigned.