Behavior Support Technician for 2026-2027 School Year (Various sites, Must be able to travel between sites by their own means.)

Behavior Support Technician for 2026-2027 School Year (Various sites, Must be able to travel between sites by their own means.) at Whittier City School District Print Application Deadline 6/4/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/21/2026 Contact Maria Rosales Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 24: $3,048 - $4,288 Length of Work Year 10 MONTHS • 5.5 hrs./per day Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, and two virtual learning academies. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day. Job Description /

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BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TECHNICIAN DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to provide specialized, individual behavioral support to students; to respond to behavioral crises on an on-call basis through immediate intervention and follow-up instructional and/or behavioral modification activities; to provide ongoing behavioral assistance to assigned students and their teachers; to assist in ongoing training and behavior modification activities with children experiencing special behavioral needs; to train staff to assist in meeting behavioral needs of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To provide emergency behavioral interventions to individual students experiencing significant behavioral challenges To observe, monitor and assist students with special behavioral challenges To develop management plans for students with significant behavioral challenges To provide a variety of behavioral interventions to alter significant behavioral challenges of individual students Direct students into safe learning and play activities and functions and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors Assist in the behavior management of acting-out student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aides to reinforce target behaviors of students with special behavioral needs Assist teachers in establishing successful behavior management strategies Train staff in behavioral management techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of:

Basic concepts of child growth and developmental behavioral characteristics Experience and training in positive behavior support techniques Experience and training in basic behavior modification strategies Must have current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques Effective oral presentation skills Ability to: Adeptly handle student behavior particularly in an acting-out, crisis situation Appropriately manage student behavior on an on-going basis, guiding students to socially acceptable classroom behaviors Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and receptive attitude with students of varied age groups, particularly those exhibiting significantly challenging behaviors Communicate effectively in written and oral form Understand and carry out oral and written directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to hold, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves very little sitting time and may involve running, walking and standing. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects and ability to run after eloping children are important aspects of this job.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A

high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of college or equivalent, and any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience :

A typical qualifying entrance background is experience working with children in a learning environment, especially with students experiencing special needs.

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent; Knowledge of special needs students. Must meet NCLB Qualifications (Minimum of 48 College Semester Units or pass District NCLB Test for Instructional Aides). Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, proof of minimum proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation, three letters of recommendation, current certification in non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques, and resume containing 3-5 references. All documents requested must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.

D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. The law requires that paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED or pass the District NCLB exam Certification (Certificate of non violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)) Copy of Transcript (Minimum requirement of College Transcripts for 48 semester college units (meet requirements for ESEA-Elementary and Secondary Education Act)) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation) Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS graduation/GED and 48 semester college units) Resume (Resume and 3-5 references) Requirements / Qualifications Please submit all requested documents by the deadline. Application and Letter of interest/intent, proof of minimum proof of 48-semester college units with high school graduation, three letters of recommendation, current certification in non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques, and resume containing 3-5 references. All documents requested must be submitted by the deadline to attention of Alexis Norman, Ed.

D., Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. The law requires that paraprofessionals who assist in classroom instruction must meet the minimum requirements of • AA/AS Degree or completion of 48 semester college level units with high school graduation/GED or pass the District NCLB exam Certification (Certificate of non violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)) Copy of Transcript (Minimum requirement of College Transcripts for 48 semester college units (meet requirements for ESEA-Elementary and Secondary Education Act)) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation) Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS graduation/GED and 48 semester college units) Resume (Resume and 3-5 references) Comments and Other Information Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted to be included in the hiring process. $400/year annual stipend to those with Bachelors degree or better

YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.

Comments and Other Information Please follow application procedure of job description precisely. All documents requested must be submitted to be included in the hiring process. $400/year annual stipend to those with Bachelors degree or better

YOUR APPLICATION/LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION ARE MET.

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