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BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT and BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASST - BIL (SPANISH)
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
ASSISTANT andBEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASST
- BIL (SPANISH) at Rowland Unified Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 7/9/2026 Contact Crystal Vahimarae 626-965-2541 Number of Openings 5 Salary Single Rate $21.77
- $26.55 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $21.77
- $26.55 Hourly / Bilingual Spanish $22.33
- $27.
POSITION
Permanent positions in this class are assigned to work five and one half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days a week, nine and one half (9.5) months a year. An eligibility list is being established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies for the next six months.CURRENT VACANCIES
Location:
Special EducationHours/Months:
27.5 Hrs/WkTentative Hours:
8:30 AM- 2:30 PM If you wish to be considered for the
BILINGUAL SPANISH
position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak and read in the second language as part of the testing process. The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows: Behavior Support Assistant- $21.77
- $26.55 Behavior Support Assistant
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- $22.33
- $27.
FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received.SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of a designated administrator assists a certificated teacher in providing support to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students; monitors, redirects, and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, makes presentations and develops activities to assist students in improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills and positive behaviors; provides training and supervision to students involved in school programs such as Cross-Age or Peer Tutoring, SARB etc., and performs other related duties as required.EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable.EXPERIENCE
Two full years of experience working with "at-risk" or special needs students in an educational setting is required. One year of experience may be waived for candidates who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work, liberal studies, child development or related field. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):Proof of Education:
HS diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on watermarked paper); and- A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; and
- A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult)
Please Note:
Email is the preferred method of communication. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae@rowlandschools.orgNOTE:
The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months.APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY
- Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION
Permanent positions in this class are assigned to work five and one half (5.5) hours per day, five (5) days a week, nine and one half (9.5) months a year. An eligibility list is being established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies for the next six months.CURRENT VACANCIES
Location:
Special EducationHours/Months:
27.5 Hrs/WkTentative Hours:
8:30 AM- 2:30 PM If you wish to be considered for the
BILINGUAL SPANISH
position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak and read in the second language as part of the testing process. The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows: Behavior Support Assistant- $21.77
- $26.55 Behavior Support Assistant
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- $22.33
- $27.
FILING PERIOD:
Applications for this position will be accepted online only until enough qualified applications are received.SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of a designated administrator assists a certificated teacher in providing support to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students; monitors, redirects, and modifies student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance, makes presentations and develops activities to assist students in improving academic performance, self-esteem, social skills and positive behaviors; provides training and supervision to students involved in school programs such as Cross-Age or Peer Tutoring, SARB etc., and performs other related duties as required.EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Course work in child development, psychology, behavior management or child education is desirable.EXPERIENCE
Two full years of experience working with "at-risk" or special needs students in an educational setting is required. One year of experience may be waived for candidates who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work, liberal studies, child development or related field. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):Proof of Education:
HS diploma or equivalent, or copy of highest completed degree (AA/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or transcripts on watermarked paper); and- A valid Basic/Standard First Aid Certificate; and
- A valid and current CPR Certificate (Child and Adult)
Please Note:
Email is the preferred method of communication. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae@rowlandschools.orgNOTE:
The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months.APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY
- Comments and Other Information