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School Behavior Technician

Cortica · San Diego, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$20.57–$27.6/hrPart-time

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?

  • 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.

Schedule & Availability

This position follows a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, with required availability from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. While actual working hours vary based on student needs, you’ll receive a minimum of 4 hours of paid work per day when you remain available and accept assignments. At times when you are not yet assigned to a designated client, you may follow an administrative schedule from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. During this window, you’ll stay engaged with administrative tasks from home and be ready to step into a school session if one becomes available.

Pay

The base pay range for this opening is $20.57 to $27.60. According to your relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

Qualifications

  • You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • You 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.
  • You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.
  • 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.
  • You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

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