School Behavior Technician - Paid Training

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Glendale, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Behavior Technician (SBT) to provide 1:1 behavior support to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. You’ll work closely with educators, caregivers, and Cortica’s clinical team to help students succeed across their school day. Cortica was founded to fix the fragmented journey families often face when seeking therapies for their children. By blending neurology, research-based therapies, and technology into one cohesive care model, we deliver life-changing neurodevelopmental care—one child, one family, one community at a time. As part of this mission, we proudly partner with local schools to provide ABA therapy in educational settings. This extension of our care reflects our commitment to supporting children not only in clinics and homes, but also in the environments where they learn and grow.

Requirements

Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Can obtain and maintain Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 30 days of employment, where required by the district.
Can obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
Can maintain reliable transportation and must be able to travel between work locations.
Have a first aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.

Responsibilities

Execute all responsibilities and skills associated with the Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Must be obtained within 30 days of hire for districts that require certification.
Provide direct implementation of 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, aligning with the student’s IEP and school goals.
Work closely with school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into the daily classroom routine and support students’ engagement and learning.
Support student development in communication, social skills, self-regulation, and self-care (e.g., toileting, hygiene, dressing) as appropriate to the school context.
Utilize a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the educational team.
Collect data consistently 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.
Other duties as assigned.