Behavior Therapist

Join to apply for the Behavior Therapist role at San Bruno Park School District

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Date Posted: 11/3/2025

Contact:
Lilian Guzman

Number of Openings: 1

Salary:
Pay Range 52.20 - $66.62 Per Hour

Length of Work Year: 185

Employment Type:

Full Time

San Bruno Park is a linguistically and culturally diverse school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located at the northern tip of Silicon Valley and just 10 miles south of San Francisco, this small preschool to grade 8 district is the home to four elementary schools and one middle school. The district maintains a strong financial position as a result of new and increasing revenue sources.

The San Bruno Park Board of Directors recently approved a 9.5% raise over two years for all educators in the district demonstrating its commitment to attract and retain talented staff across the district.

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and/or Mental Health Coordinator, provides educationally related behavior therapy services to students in the general education population, as well as those receiving special education services in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The Behavior Therapist may work independently with students on a one-to-one basis or in group settings, train Behavioral Therapy Assistants, provide staff and parent trainings, develop, plan and assess behavioral programs, collaborate with staff and parents to develop classroom management systems, and develop and supervise individual and district wide and/or site based behavior plans.

• Implement student interventions founded on principals of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to include Discrete Trail Training (DTT), Integrated Play Groups, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), or other educationally based methodologies deemed appropriate by the District
• Assess, develop, implement, and supervise implementation of appropriate behavior intervention plans relative to students who are experiencing social and/or emotional difficulties
• With proper training, assist school psychologists in assessments for autism, behavior, and mental health needs
• Respond to crisis situations when appropriate
• Provide short term direct individual and group based behavior therapy and social skills facilitation using a variety of strategies in order to develop individualized programs and training for staff and parents
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior as it relates to behavioral systems
• Collaborate with case managers regarding the children’s programming and progress, and collect data for progress reports to assist students in meeting their IEP
• Prepare summary of behavior progress and attend IEP meetings as appropriate
• Consult with school personnel, parents, and representatives of community services or agencies, as necessary, on student behavioral issues and student progress
• Train targeted staff on various topics, such as data collection methods, behavior management interventions and systems, positive behavior support plans etc. Includes 1-2 times weekly individual observation and consultation with BTAs for purposes of training and maintenance of service quality, as well as weekly group trainings
• Provide individual and group parent and staff training on positive behavior support strategies
• Design forms for data collection and progress monitoring
• Attend workshops, conference to keep up with current research and strategies
• Adhere to the rules of confidentiality and code of ethics
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and District policies

• Knowledge of:
  Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Integrated Playgroups, Picture Exchange Communications (PECS)
• Positive behavior support strategies including Positive Environments Network of Trainers (PENT) and/or other evidenced based behavior intervention protocols
• Crisis Communication including the use of physical management
• Health and safety regulations
• Child development and clinical interventions for students and families
• Codes, laws, rules and…