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Behavior Specialist Assistant - Temporary Position through February 2027
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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 Specialist Assistant
- Temporary Position through February 2027 at Encinitas Union Elementary Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/18/2026 Contact Maria Waskin (760)944-4300 1131 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $23.81
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Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Reference (all within one year and 1 from current supervisor) Applicants must have at least 48 college semester units, or an Associates Arts (AA) degree, or take and pass the District Competency Test, to be considered for the position. EUSD will provide an opportunity to test. Comments and Other Information The Encinitas Union School District is seeking applicants for a temporary Behavior Specialist Assistant position through February 2027. The Behavior Specialist Assistant is under the guidance of the District's Behavioral Specialists and supports students exhibiting behavioral challenges within the school setting; helps with data collection and analysis; consults with the student's educational team, and assists with training staff. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with students with special needs, particularly students with Autism and/or significant behavioral challenges, and successful knowledge of and experience with different methods of data collection. Please review the job description for additional information.Work Schedule:
32.5 Hours Per Week; Monday throughFriday Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. For those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree, we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call to 760-944-4300 Ext. 1182, if you need to take the District test. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools.District's Vision:
Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners.District's Values:
Joy- Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging
- We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity
- We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service
- We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation
- We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.
NOTE:
This posting will be closed based on applicant pool/district needs. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. TB test at applicant's expense. Fingerprinting/Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License required at the time of hire. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 944 4300 Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx) Comments and Other Information The Encinitas Union School District is seeking applicants for a temporary Behavior Specialist Assistant position through February 2027. The Behavior Specialist Assistant is under the guidance of the District's Behavioral Specialists and supports students exhibiting behavioral challenges within the school setting; helps with data collection and analysis; consults with the student's educational team, and assists with training staff. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with students with special needs, particularly students with Autism and/or significant behavioral challenges, and successful knowledge of and experience with different methods of data collection. Please review the job description for additional information.Work Schedule:
32.5 Hours Per Week; Monday throughFriday Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, CalPERS Retirement Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement. For those who do not have at least 48 semester units or a AA Degree, we will hold the ESSA testing at the district office. Please call to 760-944-4300 Ext. 1182, if you need to take the District test. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools.District's Vision:
Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners.District's Values:
Joy- Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging
- We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity
- We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service
- We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation
- We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.