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San Bruno Park School District

Behavior Therapy Assistant

San Bruno Park School District, San Bruno, California, United States, 94066

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Overview Behavior Therapy Assistant at San Bruno Park School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 7/24/2025

Contact: Cecille Mendiola, 650-624-3102

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.

Job Summary 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications 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

Personal Qualities

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

Education, Training And Experience

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

General Characteristics

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

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

Discrimination Policy 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 650-624-3102.

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