Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist at San Diego Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/5/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/21/2026 Contact SDUSD Employment Office Human Resources 619-725-8089 Number of Openings 4 Salary Pay Range 26.33 - 32.81 Per Hour Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary 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.

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.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location is Whittier K-12 Alternative School, 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117.

Work Schedule:

10 months per year / 35 hours per week. This position is paid on the Paraeducators Salary Schedule. Grade 038. Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

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. View Job Description Requirements / 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 (3) 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 PROCESS

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application. Answer all supplemental questions. Attach proof of education. Attach proof of education, training, certification, or licenses.

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Requirements / 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 (3) 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 PROCESS

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application. Answer all supplemental questions. Attach proof of education. Attach proof of education, training, certification, or licenses.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net Comments and Other Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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