THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST (JP #155)

THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIST

(JP #155) at Rialto Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/19/2026 Contact Marcos Amador 909-820-7700 2408 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $113,245.37 - $117,822.22 Annually Add'l Salary Info "Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance above and beyond salary for the employee and eligible dependents." Length of Work Year 205 days per year Employment Type Full Time About the

Employer MISSION:

The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by:

• High expectations for student achievement
• Safe and engaging learning environments
• Effective family and community involvement
• Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting
• Appreciation of universal diversity

BELIEFS:

We believe that…

• Everyone has unique talent
• There is boundless power in all of us
• All people have equal inherent worth
• Diversity is strength
• Each person deserves respect
• High expectation inspires high achievement
• Risk is essential to success
• Common and individual interest are reciprocal
• Integrity is critical to trust
• Honest conversation leads to understanding
• Music is the universal language
• A strong community benefits all of its members
• Everyone can contribute to the good of the community Job Summary Job Summary

DEFINITION

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, Special Services, provides supports to students who are experiencing behavioral health challenges, that interfere with the academic achievement and educational experience of students. The Therapeutic Behavioral Strategist will participate on the student's interdisciplinary Social Emotional Treatment Team, collaborate on the implementation of evidenced based strategies, and teach adaptive skills to increase functioning and reduce or extinguish interfering behaviors. The Therapeutic Behavioral Strategist will provide comprehensive behavioral support services to students, school staff, and parents, to address related challenges that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. The Therapeutic Behavioral Strategist will manage a caseload assigned by the Lead Student Services Agent, provide direct behavior intervention services, and linkage to tiered level support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Facilitate social emotional learning and psycho-education classroom workshops.
• Facilitate and train students in conducting Synergies.
• Develop District wide enrichment and universal school programs based on the social emotional learning format.
• Participate in Treatment Team Meetings to discuss and monitor student mental health progress.
• Participate in regular meetings for caseload risk management and clinical consultation.
• Modeling and demonstrating to teachers, staff, and administrators behavior intervention strategies within the classroom setting.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators on developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Follow and implement comprehensive behavior support treatment plans under the guidance of a Licensed Mental Health Clinician.
• Possess a working knowledge of evidenced based practices for individual and group behavioral intervention strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding on how to sup View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience & Education:

Verification of a Master's Degree from an accredited university (In the Behavioral Sciences preferred or similar field) and four years of paid experience in a position working with children with behavioral challenges; or Verification of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university (In the Behavioral Sciences preferred or similar field) and six years experience working with children experiencing behavioral challenges.

Certificate Requirement:

A first Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Condition of Employment:

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier may be required. A complete application file consists of: - A completed District Classified Management EDJOIN online application Copy of Transcript (Verification of Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university ) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ( Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters are required. MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last six (6) months and must be specific to the position being applied to.

Acceptable Signatures are: electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted)) Resume (A current Resume) Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience & Education:

Verification of a Master's Degree from an accredited university (In the Behavioral Sciences preferred or similar field) and four years of paid experience in a position working with children with behavioral challenges; or Verification of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university (In the Behavioral Sciences preferred or similar field) and six years experience working with children experiencing behavioral challenges.

Certificate Requirement:

A first Aid certificate and a CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required at time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Condition of Employment:

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier may be required. A complete application file consists of: - A completed District Classified Management EDJOIN online application Copy of Transcript (Verification of Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university ) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ( Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters are required. MUST be SIGNED and DATED within the last six (6) months and must be specific to the position being applied to.

Acceptable Signatures are: electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted)) Resume (A current Resume) Comments and Other Information Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.

The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District's practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto USD website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.

Note:

Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. Comments and Other Information Applicants must detail specifically how they meet the requirements of the position. All sections of the application must be FULLY completed even if a resume is submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered. All applications (outside and in-house) along with the required attachments must be submitted through EDJOIN.org, no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date. Paper applications and required attachments will not be accepted.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS.

The District is not responsible for district e-mails that may go into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. It is important for applicants to check their e-mail and ensure that all district e-mails are delivered to their inbox. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the applicant passing a pre-employment physical examination, TB test and upon receipt of information from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the applicant is not prohibited from being employed. Please be advised that the District's practice is to not pay third party vendors for job references.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

Individuals who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts/degrees, prior to applying for a position, and attach a copy to the application electronically. The foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations, listed on the Rialto USD website, in order to be accepted. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Individuals pursuing a foreign transcript evaluation must follow the procedures outlined by the organization providing the evaluation. In all instances, original, official documentation will be required when requesting the evaluation.

Note:

Disabled applicants may request reasonable accommodation in regard to testing procedures. Please do so prior to the closing date by calling (909) 820-7700, extension 2400. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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