School-Based Behavioral Technician
School-Based Role
This role follows the school's academic calendar and includes unpaid breaks during periods such as Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer. During the school year, you'll play a vital role in supporting student success within their educational environments.
What will you do?
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- You have at least one year of work experience in ABA / Behavior Technician roles
- You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- You can maintain reliable transportation and must be able to travel between work locations.
- You have a first aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Your Compensation & Benefits
Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates to thrive! We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time teammates, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.
Compensation Range
The base pay range for this opening is $20.87 to $28.00. According to your relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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Driving Requirement
This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.
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