Cortica is looking for a School Behavior Technician to join its growing team!
The School Behavior Technician (SBT) provides direct behavior analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings. The SBT works in collaboration with educators, school staff, and caregivers to support students’ success in the classroom and overall school environment. This role is critical in promoting inclusive, positive, and neurodiversity-affirming educational experiences for students.
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission.
Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.
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.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- 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.
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. We value our teammates and the experience they bring to their roles, and are proud to provide a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of our teammates' lives.
The base pay range for this opening is $24.88 to $33.38. According to your relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.
EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/w6atf8dt
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