Behavior Specialist, Student Services

Position Type :

Teacher / Behavior Specialist

Date Posted : 4 / 2 / 2025

Location : Student Services

Date Available : 08 / 11 / 2025

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Human Resources

602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 474-3000, ext. 1194

April 2, 2025

CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCY

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

POSITION(S) : Behavior Specialist - Student Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• California PPS : School Psychology credential or a Special Education credential with an authorization to teach Mild / Moderate or Moderate / Severe setting.
• Added Autism Authorization for the Autism Authorization embedded in the Special Education credential.
• See attached job description for additional information and requirements.

WORK DAYS : 184 days, 1.0 FTE

Salary based prorated based on start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor's degree.

2023-2024 Certificated Salary Schedule

HEALTH BENEFITS : 2024-2025 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates (2025-2026 Plans and Rates available May 2025)

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS :

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open Until Filled

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or

perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy,

or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical

condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association

with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator :

Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone : 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email :

jennifer.handy@lmusd.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

602 F Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-474-3000

DATE : March 21, 2023

TITLE : Behavior Specialist

SALARY RANGE : Certificated Salary Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE : 204 days

EXEMPTION STATUS : Exempt - Teaching Professional Employee Exemption - FLSA

DESCRIPTION :

Under the supervision of the Director, Special Education or designee. Organize and direct activities involved in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for individual students and classroom programs according to evidence-based methodologies and procedures for students age 3-22. Coordinate communication and information to meet student needs and train and coach Special Education Paraprofessionals as assigned. Provide training and collaboration for certificated staff and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments as required. The position provides social-emotional and behavioral support for students whose behaviors interfere moderately or significantly in accessing instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Added Autism Authorization or the Autism Authorization embedded in the Special Education credential.

Knowledge of organization and direction of activities involved in the development and implementation of positive behavior methodologies.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal standards and requirements governing behavior management for children with autism and other behavior disabilities.

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Training and other applicable research-based methodologies.

PREFERRED

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

NOTE : This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter : This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The Behavior Specialist shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder / dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION : The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment : 1) A social security card; 2) Proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) Pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) Complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment / Abusive Conduct.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator : Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the 504 Coordinator : Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, linda.pierce@lmusd.org

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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