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Behavior Aide
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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 Aide at Liberty Elementary - Tulare Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/9/2026 Contact Stesha Newkirk (559) 686-1675 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $20.08 - $26.29 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Pay Dependent Upon Experience (Up to 10 Years Service Credit Given) Length of Work Year 182 Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary The Behavior Aide provides support to students with behavioral challenges in general and special education settings. Under the direction of the school administrator or designated case manager, the Behavior Aide helps implement behavior intervention strategies, monitors student behavior, provides toileting support, and supports students in maintaining positive conduct conducive to learning. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (required) Associate's degree or 48 college semester units (preferred) Resume Three Current Signed Letters of Recommendation Prior experience working with children, particularly in behavior support or special education (preferred) Requirements /Qualifications Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (required) Associate's degree or 48 college semester units (preferred) Resume Three Current Signed Letters of Recommendation Prior experience working with children, particularly in behavior support or special education (preferred) Comments and Other Information The Liberty Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information; a perception of one or more such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Deanna Cardoza, Superintendent, 1771 E. Pacific Ave., Tulare, CA 93274 dcardoza@liberty.k12.ca.us Comments and Other Information The Liberty Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information; a perception of one or more such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Deanna Cardoza, Superintendent, 1771 E. Pacific Ave., Tulare, CA 93274 dcardoza@liberty.k12.ca.us Links Related To This Job Learn About Our Community Visit the Central Valley Recruitment Center CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement BenefitsADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY
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