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Granite School District
Behavior Health Assistant (BHA)
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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
Openings as of 9/5/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/5/2026 Behavior Health Assistant (BHA)
True Openings as of 9/5/2026 Behavior Health Assistant (BHA)
JobID:
26506Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/ Behavior Health Assistant (BHA)Date Posted:
9/4/2026Location:
Wilson Elementary Date Available:
09/14/2026Closing Date:
09/11/2026 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact, Crista Holt Principal, at (385- 646-5102or email cholt@graniteschools.
Hours per week:
29 Job Title Behavior Health Assistant (BHA) Department College & Career Readiness Supervisor Principal Salary Schedule Paraeducator (88) Lane Placement A Contract Length Hourly FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date June 2020 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary Behavior Health Assistants work closely with the Social Worker to identify, track and support students in receiving access to the general curriculum. Attendance and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position. Essential Functions Track behaviors of general education students who have been identified by the SST through MTSS. Work with students, identified by the SST, who exhibit significant behavioral and/or emotional problems. Track student contracts for completion, signatures, etc. Work with identified students to promote positive behaviors and help decrease or de-escalate negative behaviors. Collaborate and communicate regularly with teachers, social workers, school psychologists and other support personnel. Check on students in their classrooms or other areas to help them avoid potential problems and reinforce positive behavior. Provide direct behavioral support by prompting, redirecting, encouraging, and reinforcing positive behavior. Provide support for targeted students in transitional or less structured environments (i.e., hallways, lunchroom, assemblies, library, and recess). Assist and support students in crisis. Collect required data and share with the SST as needed. Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assigned- Required Knowledge and Skills Basic reading, writing and math skills.
- Not limited to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.
Note:
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