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Behavior Support Provider (SAUSD Internal Permanent Employees Only)
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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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent (Attach a copy of the certificate or official transcripts)
- Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning or attainment of an Associate's Degree in a related field, such as psychology or child development (Attach a copy of the certificate or college transcripts)
- At least two (2) years of successful experience working with individuals with disabilities within the specialized field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Resume (desirable)
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Attach a copy of a Valid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification OR
- Proof of 40 hour RBT training and RBT Competency Assessment and be eligible for certificate OR
- Willingness to pursue certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within one year of employment AND
- Annually pass the RBT Competency Assessment, as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and supervised by Autism and Behavior Program Specialists.
- Attach a copy of a Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
- As well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some Positions in this class may require speaking, read, and write in a second designated language.
- Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention.
- Attach a copy of a Valid California driver's license.
- Biliterate and bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please complete the online EDJoin application and attach the documents listed below. Applications missing attachments will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for an interview.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent (Attach a copy of the certificate or official transcripts)
- Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning or attainment of an Associate's Degree in a related field, such as psychology or child development (Attach a copy of the certificate or college transcripts)
- At least two (2) years of successful experience working with individuals with disabilities within the specialized field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Resume (desirable)
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Attach a copy of a Valid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification OR
- Proof of 40 hour RBT training and RBT Competency Assessment and be eligible for certificate OR
- Willingness to pursue certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within one year of employment AND
- Annually pass the RBT Competency Assessment, as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and supervised by Autism and Behavior Program Specialists.
- Attach a copy of a Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
- As well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current. Some Positions in this class may require speaking, read, and write in a second designated language.
- Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention.
- Attach a copy of a Valid California driver's license.
- Biliterate and bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.