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Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)
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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 Intervention Specialist (BIS) at Cajon Valley Union School District Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/26/2026 Contact Linda Gudino (619) 588-3047 Number of Openings 4 Salary Pay Range $22.60 - $27.54 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 19 (CSEA Salary Schedule); positions are 6.5 to 8 hours per day Length of Work Year 207 work days, August - June, 6.5 to 7.5 hours per day; 237 work days for 8 hours per day Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Named 2025 Top Places To Work in San Diego, Cajon Valley Union School District is recognized as an innovative K-8 school district that focuses on the strengths, values, interests and well-being of our employees. Under the supervision of an assigned administrator and direction of a credentialed staff member , assist in developing, implementing and modeling behavior and instructional support plans to meet individual student needs and reinforce learning activities; perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques pertaining to the instruction of students with emotional disabilities, behavior disorders and/or mental health challenges; assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for other staff; assist in data collection related to academic and/or behavioral information. The incumbents in this classification assist in providing students with instructional and behavioral support which directly supports student learning. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications You're an excellent candidate for our BIS position, if you have a passion for working with children, are energized by working in a fast-paced work environment, enjoy working in a team, and you possess the following qualifications and competencies: Any combination of:
- 48 college semester units; in child development, education, psychology, sociology, human development and counseling or related field.
- One year work experience working with children with emotional disabilities, behavior disorders and/or mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques, strategies and positive reinforcement All of the following documents are required for this position:
- Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.) Requirements / Qualifications You're an excellent candidate for our BIS position, if you have a passion for working with children, are energized by working in a fast-paced work environment, enjoy working in a team, and you possess the following qualifications and competencies: Any combination of:
- 48 college semester units; in child development, education, psychology, sociology, human development and counseling or related field.
- One year work experience working with children with emotional disabilities, behavior disorders and/or mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques, strategies and positive reinforcement All of the following documents are required for this position:
- Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.