BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Behavior Intervention Specialist

There are currently five (5) Behavior Intervention Specialist positions available, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week, nine and a half (9.5) months a year. This position includes benefits. An eligibility list is being established to fill current and future vacancies and to hire substitutes for the next six months. Position details below:

LOCATION - HOURS/MONTHS - TENTATIVE HOURS

Special Education - 7 Hrs/day, 9.5 Mo/Yr - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted online only until July 14, 2026, 4:30 pm. *Applicants will be sent notifications via email only* SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assists with functional behavior assessments and plans, and directs instructional and behavioral support services to students in the District with difficulties conforming to acceptable behavior patterns; assists in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and practices relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Disturbance (ED); collaborates with education administrators, certificated, and classified staff to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and provide one-on-one and/or group Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to designated students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Behavior Intervention Specialist classification is distinguished by the advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and provides training and support to school site personnel; one-on-one and/or group intensive behavioral intervention services. Their role is focused on aiding students with significant behavioral challenges. They utilize ABA principles to foster skill development, emotional management, and positive behavioral changes. Additionally, their responsibilities include analyzing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), managing severe behavioral instances, supporting students throughout the school day in various settings, and implementing ABA teaching strategies. The work of the Behavior Intervention Specialist is data-driven, involving the collection and analysis of behavioral data to refine intervention strategies. The class of Behavior Intervention Specialist is distinguished from the class of Behavior Support Assistant in that the latter provides guidance services to assist students in improving their personal, social and other non-academic skills. They work with students facing challenges from physical or learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral issues, or difficult family backgrounds. The Behavior Support Assistant's approach is holistic, providing support not only to students, but also engaging with parents and school staff. They receive technical work direction from the psychologist, principal, certificated, and administrative staff.

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EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. College-level course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience implementing and/or creating individualized behavior services to school-aged students with various developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses and/or severe behavior problems in a home-based, center-based, and/or educational/social services setting. Equivalency Provision for Current RUSD Employees: Current Rowland Unified School District employees may qualify for this position by being currently employed as an Instructional Assistant II for a minimum of three years or a Behavior Support Assistant for a minimum of two years. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application:

• Proof of Education: HS diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper) Required ; and
• A certificate of completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Required ; and
• A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate Required ; and
• A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult) Required.

Documents may also be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training program as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• A valid Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile is required and must be maintained during employment.
• A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate is required for all positions must be maintained during employment.
• Successful completion of up to 12 hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required during the probationary period and annual re-certification is required. Training will be provided at the district's expense.
• Successful completion of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) training is required during the probationary period and will be provided at the district's expense.

All licenses, training and certificates must be maintained and remain current during the course of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, may be exposed to airborne pathogens, blood or other bodily fluids and germs, drive a personal vehicle to conduct work, and have direct contact with students, District personnel, and the public, and in the absence of direct supervision. HAZARDS: Exposure to aggressive behavior of students and emergency situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification need to have the strength to perform average lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally restrain students in crises situations; good speaking and hearing abilities, ability to bend, stoop and reach; stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time; manual dexterity to handle controls and/or operate computers and educational technology equipment; use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; visual acuity to work on computer terminals, use a telephone, and operate a vehicle.

EXAMINATION - OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION The examination may consist of the following:

• Job Related Written Exam
• Structured Interview Examination

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TRAINING FACT SHEET: REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN 40-HOUR TRAINING INFO: Before you begin your RBT 40-Hour Training, verify that your training program:

• Meets all BACB requirements. The training-program overview should include the following statement: "This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for RBT certification. The program is offered independent of the BACB."
• Is overseen by a qualified BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D.
• Provides a BACB-accepted training certificate upon completion. You must submit this certificate during the application process.

We have provided some recommendations below, however, the candidate shall bear the responsibility of ensuring the course they select meets the above criteria.

• Agency - Cost - Link
• Autism Certification Center - $75 subscription - Position: K-12 Education: Special Education/Intervention Specialist
• Autism Partnership Foundation - $0 -
• Mt Sac - $85 - is free; however, the cost is for fees, books, and parking)
• Florida Tech - $149 -

PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: (Download PDF reader). RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT: New employees are normally placed at Step A