Behavior Therapy Assistant

Overview

Behavior Therapy Assistant at San Bruno Park School District

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Date Posted: 7/24/2025

Contact:
Cecille Mendiola,

Number of Openings: 1

Salary:
Pay Range $31.55 - $40.28 Per Hour

Length of Work Year: 185 Days

Employment Type:

Part Time

About The

Employer:

San Bruno Park School District is a linguistically and culturally diverse district serving preschool to grade 8 with a commitment to attract and retain talented staff.

Work Location:

School site; may attend field trips and other class activities as needed.

Under the direction of the Behavior Therapist, the Behavioral Therapy Assistant (BTA) assists in the instruction and supervision of individual and groups of students. Responsibilities may include teaching replacement behaviors, managing difficult behaviors, facilitating peer interactions, and other supports as assigned. The BTA may work in special and/or general education classrooms; positions may be fixed or variable throughout the school day and year depending on student needs.

Some work may require handling physical risk during evasion or intervention. Occasional field trips or other class activities may be required.

• Implement student behavior interventions which may include principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Integrated Play Groups, PECS, or other district-approved methodologies
• Implement instructional and behavioral programs as developed by the Behavior Specialist or Mental Health Specialist and IEP Team
• Assist Behavior Specialist in providing training, modeling, and consultation to classroom teachers, support staff, and parents
• Collect data as directed by the Behavior Specialist
• Monitor goals and objectives for each student
• Facilitate play and social interaction
• Participate in regular student planning meetings to coordinate behavioral therapy goals with the educational program
• Attend ongoing training as provided by the District
• Substitute for para-professionals as needed

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn):

• Principles of ABA, Integrated Playgroups, PECS, or other district-approved methodologies
• Crisis Prevention and Safe Handling
• Health and safety regulations
• Effective record-keeping techniques
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Established district procedures and policies

Ability To:

• Work cooperatively with team members to implement intervention plans
• Receive feedback and apply improvements
• Maintain files and treatment logs
• Apply therapy procedures while maintaining confidentiality
• Understand and follow directions in English; communicate effectively in English
• Work independently with minimal direction
• Follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Complete tasks on schedule; arrive on time
• Maintain a positive, engaging, high-energy teaching style with creative problem solving
• Learn new routines and behavior management strategies

• Maturity and good judgement
• Professional appearance and image
• Commitment to professional responsibility and academic excellence
• Good health
• Interest in working with students with autism and related needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field required
• Background in psychology/education is preferred
• Experience with individuals with disabilities or related coursework

• Work Year: 186 Days;
  
  Hours:
  
  6.5 hours/day (includes 30 min unpaid lunch); start/end times may vary by site
• Salary:
  Classified Salary Schedule, Range 1
• Benefits:
  Generous Medical/Vision and Dental plans prorated to hours

All applicants must apply online through EdJoin and meet the minimum requirements to be considered for an interview.

San Bruno Park School District shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or medical condition. Questions regarding the district's non-discrimination policy can be directed to Classified Human Resources, 500 Acacia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 or by phone at .

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