Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist San Diego Unified School District Whittier K-12 School - San Diego, California This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities Job Details

Job ID:

5725923

Application Deadline:

Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Behavior Support Specialist. This promotional open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This list will be good for three months with the possibility to be extended.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Behavior Support Specialist will assist in data collection and assessment for behavior support services; assist in developing, implementing, and training staff in the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques. To view the detailed position description for Behavior Support Specialist, click here.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location:

Whittier K-12 Alternative School, 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (Area C) Department Website

Work Schedule:

10 months per year / 35 hours per week.

Salary:

This position is paid on the Paraeducators Salary Schedule. Grade 038. To view the Salary Schedule, click here. Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential. This is a

PROMOTIONAL OPEN

opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list. For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal candidates will be provided unless there is an insufficient number of internal candidates and then the list will be supplemented with the top external candidates to make up the list of ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the

San Diego Unified School District:

Article IV, Section 9).

TRANSFER REQUESTS

If you are currently working in this job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of college-level courses in psychology, special education, or related field, and three years of related experience.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Personality and character traits suited to providing services for students with serious behavior challenges. Some positions may require proficiency in a foreign language and/or sign language.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process. In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code, all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history.

Please adhere to the following:

List Every Educational Employer:

You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service. HR