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Behavior Assistant at James Monroe Elementary School (.75 FTE- 6 hours/day) #4666
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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 Assistant at James Monroe Elementary School (.75 FTE- 6 hours/day) #4666 at Santa Rosa City Schools
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/29/2026 Contact Emilia Lopez Mendoza Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $25.94 (Step 2) Per Hour Length of Work Year School Year Position 2026-2027 Employment Type Part Time Position # 4666 Location James Monroe Elementary School About the Employer Welcome to Santa Rosa City Schools where we embrace, engage and empower all students. Our vision is that SRCS will send students into the world empowered to find purpose, think critically, embrace diversity, work together, and adapt to our changing planet, and live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our mission is that SRCS ensures equitable access to a transformative educational experience grounded in the assets of our students, staff, and community. We nurture the whole student in an engaging, challenging, and safe environment. We recognize and value each student's individuality and our community's cultural wealth. As we prepare our students for their futures as citizens of the 21st century, we remain committed to hiring exceptional staff to lead and support this work.EMBRACE---ENGAGE---EMPOWER
Job Summary Job Summary- In-district only applicants accepted for the first five days of posting.
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1234 The Santa Rosa Behavior Department understands that all behavior is communication and serves an underlying need. We support students who show challenging behaviors that are impacted by their disability and/or trauma, school environment and current circumstances. The Behavior Assistant Team (BAT) is a group of caring and supportive staff who are self-motivated. They connect with students, implement classroom safety plans, collect behavioral data, teach more acceptable/safe behaviors, and implement reinforcement systems that motivate our students. BATs are provided with training on behavior management, function under the guidance of a Behavior Specialist, and receive group supervision. Additional other duties as assigned related to emergency, crisis and/or pandemic. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from High school, supplemented by training and/or experience working with children in a learning situation.
- 2 Letters of recommendation.
- Must pass Paraprofessional exam before employment offer. To schedule exam, contact Emilia Lopez Mendoza at elopezmendoza@srcs.k12.ca.us or 707-890-3800 EXT 80610 If you have 48 college credit units or more, you are exempt from taking the Paraprofessional exam. Attach college transcripts to application.
Desirable:
Experience supporting students with behavioral or self-regulation needs in learning environments. Commitment to completing provided training and earning required certification in crisis behavior management, with a capacity to remain regulated in stressful situations. Skill in understanding, implementing and modeling positive, student-centered behavior support plans. Ability to collect and communicate observable behavior data (e.g., frequency counts, ABC notes). Ability to support student safety and regulation, and remain solutions-oriented during challenging behaviors, modeling a growth mindset for students and staff.Work Week:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 recent letters of recommendation) Requirements / Qualifications- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from High school, supplemented by training and/or experience working with children in a learning situation.
- 2 Letters of recommendation.
- Must pass Paraprofessional exam before employment offer. To schedule exam, contact Emilia Lopez Mendoza at elopezmendoza@srcs.k12.ca.us or 707-890-3800 EXT 80610 If you have 48 college credit units or more, you are exempt from taking the Paraprofessional exam. Attach college transcripts to application.