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Cortica - Neurodevelopmental · Onsite · San Marcos, California

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Start your journey with Cortica!

Join our team of compassionate, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about helping children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
As a Behavior Technician, you'll work directly with children to help them build important life skills, develop confidence, and celebrate their progress.
 
No prior ABA experience? No problem! Whether you're coming from childcare, education, recreation, healthcare, or simply have a passion for working with children, Cortica will provide the training, tools, and support you need to get started and build a rewarding career.

Pay: $20.87 – $28.00 per hour

Who We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds! Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required. We're looking for people who are:

  • Passionate about working with children and helping others learn and grow.
  • Patient, dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
  • Comfortable building relationships and creating fun, engaging experiences.
  • Interested in developing new skills and making a meaningful difference.

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

  • Childcare provider, nanny, or babysitter.
  • Preschool or elementary school teacher.
  • Teaching assistant, paraprofessional, or instructional aide.
  • Camp counselor, coach, or youth program leader.
  • Healthcare, behavioral health, or social services professional.

You'll also need:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between client locations within approximately a 30–40-minute radius.
  • Comfort using technology and willingness to learn electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office tools.

Why Cortica?

Flexible, Predictable Schedules

We know life outside of work matters! We offer part-time schedules designed to provide consistency and flexibility:

  • Choose from 5-, 3-, or 2-day-per-week schedule options (Minimum of 3 hours per day).
  • Enjoy a predictable schedule with a single, direct rate of pay.
  • Have opportunities to pick up additional hours on Saturdays.

Competitive Pay & Perks

  • $20.87–$28.00 per hour, based on experience and education.
  • Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement between client sessions, with toll reimbursement in select areas.
  • Cell phone stipend.
  • $250–$500 employee referral bonus.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Paid Training & Ongoing Support

No ABA experience? No problem! We invest in your success from day one with a comprehensive, two-week, in-person training and orientation program. You'll receive hands-on training, guidance, and ongoing coaching from experienced team members so you can feel confident in your role.

You'll never be expected to figure it out alone. Work alongside Lead Behavior Technicians, ABA Assistant Supervisors, and ABA Supervisors who are invested in your growth.

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Cortica offers opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. Whether you're interested in pursuing a future as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), advancing through our Behavior Technician Clinical Ladder, or exploring opportunities in corporate support, we'll help you discover what's possible.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more details, visit the full job description here. 
 

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accredited 2024 | America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 Newsweek | Great Place to Work Certified 2025 | Glassdoor 4.3 Rating 2025 | Indeed 4.1 Rating 2025 

Privacy Notice  
https://corticacare.com/privacy-policyCortica is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Please review our Privacy Notice 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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How this Therapist salary compares

This role pays $50,825/yr — below the typical range for Therapist roles.

$59,746 median $94,775 $134,189

Typical range $78,625–$110,240/yr, from 9,371 comparable Therapist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Therapist salary insights →

About Cortica - Neurodevelopmental

 

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering a unique, multi-specialty approach to the treatment of pediatric neurodevelopmental differences. Our services support a variety of patient populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, articulation difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, learning disorders, and more.

 

 

At Cortica, our care model is driven by insights and technologies from emerging neuroscience. We unite clinicians from diverse disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive, personalized care for children. Because the heart of our mission is direct patient care, the skill and compassion of our team are crucial to creating extraordinary experiences and outcomes for the families we serve.

 

 

We believe that a great culture attracts great people and that great people working together can change the world. Our hopes and dreams are bold and ambitious. 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 in every role is instrumental in bringing this mission and vision to life.

 

 

Note: This is Cortica’s unofficial job board, used to amplify our roles to other sites such as LinkedIn and Indeed.

 

To view our official job postings, visit www.Corticacare.com/Careers.

 

 

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