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# Lead ABA Technician - Full Time at Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

- **Company:** Cortica - Neurodevelopmental
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers/jobs/8927717002

## Job description

Cortica is looking for a Lead Behavior Technician – School Based Support to join its growing team in San Diego, CA!

- The Lead School Behavior Technician provides direct behavior-analytic services to students with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in school settings.
- In addition to delivering direct student support, the Lead BT serves as the direct supervisor, providing administrative support and performance management for School Behavior Technicians, modeling best practices and offering guidance in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
- This role is essential in ensuring consistent, high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming support for students and school teams.

What will you do?

- Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to students in one-on-one and group settings within school environments.
- Lead by example in implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs aligned with students’ IEPs and educational goals.
- Support and mentor school-based BTs by modeling strategies, answering questions, and troubleshooting implementation challenges.
- Substitute in schools as needed to ensure continuity of services and provide high-quality support in the absence of assigned BTs.
- Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, educators, and school teams to integrate behavioral strategies into classroom routines.
- Support students' growth in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptive skills as appropriate to the school setting.
- Utilize a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to service delivery.
- Collect and review data to monitor student progress and support BTs in accurate data collection practices.

We’d love to hear from you if:

- You hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

- You bring 1+ years of experience leading and managing direct reports.

- You bring 1+ years of experience providing ABA services in school or clinical settings.

- You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 30 days of employment.

- 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 maintain reliable transportation and travel between work sites.

- You can obtain a first aid/CPR certification and a tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

## Your Compensation & Benefits

- $2,000 continuing education stipend.
- Receive competitive compensation, $21.60/hr to $28.98/hr, depending on experience.
- 401k matching.
- PTO and continuing education/wellness days.
- Paid holidays.
- Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
- Referral bonuses.

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://bit.ly/44I1lTL

Privacy Notice Cortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our [Privacy Notice](https://corticacare.com/privacy-policy) to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.

Fair Chance Ordinance Compliance Cortica is committed to fair hiring practices. Qualified candidates with criminal histories and/or driving violations will be considered and are not automatically disqualified from employment, consistent with applicable federal law, the California Fair Chance Act, and local ordinances.

Driving Requirement This position requires the successful completion of a post-offer background check and a motor vehicle report review.

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## About Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cortica provides integrated, whole-child neurodevelopmental care for children with autism and related differences, combining medical, behavioral, and developmental therapies under one roof.
- **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage venture-backed) | **Funding Stage**: Series D / Venture
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Dr. Suzanne Goh (Founder & Chief Medical Officer)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Pediatric healthcare / neurodevelopmental care (autism, ADHD, developmental delays)
- **Target Customers**: B2C – families of children (ages 0–17) with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental differences; also partners with major insurance companies (in-network with most major plans).
- **Mission**: To design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time; envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child.

## Products & Services
- **Diagnostics**: Comprehensive autism and neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations (10+ screenings, assessments) to guide personalized therapy.
- **Medical Care**: Whole-child health evaluations and treatment for co‑occurring conditions (seizures, sleep issues, GI symptoms, anxiety, ADHD, etc.).
- **ABA Therapy**: Personalized, strengths‑based, neurodiversity‑affirming therapy for children ages 18 months to 17 years; focuses on communication, social, daily living, and community skills.
- **Mental Health Counseling**: Telehealth counseling for the whole family, delivered by licensed professionals experienced with neurodevelopmental differences.
- **Jumpstart Early Intervention Program**: Intensive group therapy for children 5 and under, full‑day or half‑day, preparing them for kindergarten success.
- **Developmental Therapies**: Speech, occupational, physical, and music therapy to build strengths and support areas of need.
- **Service Delivery**: In‑center, in‑home, school, community, and telehealth options.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue** ~$75M (LinkedIn estimate) | **Total Funding** $255M across 7 rounds.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Morgan Health & Nexus NeuroTech (led $80M venture round in Nov 2024), CVS Health Ventures (led $40M Series D in Oct 2023), Optum Ventures, Deerfield. Also acquired Melmed Center and Springtide Child Development in 2023.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 1,500+ teammates (per company careers page); LinkedIn shows 989 employees with 13.6% YoY growth.
  - 261 active job postings on LinkedIn (as of July 2026); 63 jobs listed on Greenhouse.
  - Expanded through acquisitions and new center openings (e.g., Westlake Village, CA).
  - In‑network with most major insurance plans, lowering access barriers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated “Whole Child” Model**: Combines medical, behavioral, speech, occupational, and mental health services under one roof, enabling coordinated care plans led by physicians.
- **Neuroscience‑Informed Approach**: Founded and clinically led by Dr. Suzanne Goh, with deep research roots; uses insights from neuroscience to drive therapy strategies.
- **Scaled Multi‑State Presence**: Operates numerous centers across the U.S., with in‑home, school, and telehealth options – rare breadth in the autism therapy space.
- **Strong Investor Backing**: Recent $80M round from top healthcare investors signals confidence in the model and growth trajectory.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding Access & Scale**: Continuing to open new centers and acquire complementary practices (e.g., Melmed, Springtide) to broaden geographic reach.
- **Deepening Integrated Care**: Strengthening the multidisciplinary model and adding more therapeutic disciplines to serve the whole family.
- **Leveraging Technology & Telehealth**: Offering robust telehealth options (mental health counseling, diagnostics) to improve reach and convenience.
- **Workforce Development**: Emphasizing paid training, tuition assistance, and clear career ladders to attract and retain clinical talent in a high‑demand field.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive; diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. Employee‑led initiatives and a strong sense of mission.
- **Work Model**: Mix of in‑center, in‑home, and telehealth roles; flexible scheduling is highlighted as a key perk.
- **Benefits**: Heavy subsidies on medical/dental/vision for full‑time staff, 401(k) with company match and rapid vesting, tuition reimbursement, paid wellness days, PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Growth**: Clear internal career paths via a structured job board; high growth (1500+ employees) creates opportunities for advancement. Onboarding and ongoing training provided.
- **Mission‑Driven**: Direct patient care that transforms children’s lives; described as “setting a new standard for neurodevelopmental innovations.”

## Sources
1. [Cortica – About Page](https://www.corticacare.com/about)
2. [Cortica – Homepage / Services Overview](https://www.corticacare.com/)
3. [Cortica – Careers Page](https://www.corticacare.com/careers-page)
4. [Cortica – Job Listings (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/allcareers)
5. [Cortica – LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cortica-care)

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