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Substitute Behavioral Health Specialist 2026-27
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Substitute Behavioral Health Specialist 2026-27 at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/27/2026 Contact Lisa Anguiano Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $20.07 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Some benefits may apply. Length of Work Year On an on-call, as needed basis. Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Provide directed learning experiences through the implementation of lesson plans and behavioral programming which assists students ages birth to twenty-two in the acquisition of social, independent living, communication, and learning skills. Attend to the academic, physical, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Provide prompts, discriminative stimuli, consequences, pace tasks. Maintain suitable learning environments, prepare materials, and collect data. Driving a vehicle, travel to various sites within SLO County as assigned. Requirements /
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act.
- One-year experience working with students who have special needs or are at-promise in a classroom or similar learning environment.
- First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment.
NCLB/ESSA
compliance OR take a Paraprofessional Proficiency exam. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7235 to schedule an appointment. Letter(s) of Recommendation Other (Proof of Paraprofessional Proficency) Resume Requirements /Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and No Child Left Behind Act.
- One-year experience working with students who have special needs or are at-promise in a classroom or similar learning environment.
- First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment.
NCLB/ESSA
compliance OR take a Paraprofessional Proficiency exam. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7235 to schedule an appointment. Letter(s) of Recommendation Other (Proof of Paraprofessional Proficency) Resume Comments and Other Information The Substitute Behavioral Health Specialist position may work in the following types of classrooms: Court/Community Alternative Education and/or Intensive Therapeutic Learning Center - Special Education. The classrooms are located in San Luis Obispo. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or SISC Defined Benefits.- AB 1522 sick leave Comments and Other Information The Substitute Behavioral Health Specialist position may work in the following types of classrooms: Court/Community Alternative Education and/or Intensive Therapeutic Learning Center - Special Education.
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