Behavior Intervention Specialist - 6 hrs/day (Special Education)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; North Highlands (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist for 6 hours per day in our Special Education Services program. The role involves delivering one-on-one behavioral intervention therapies and tutoring to students, supporting diagnostic services and instructional programs to help students progress to regular classroom placement.

The position is full-time with a deadline of 10/2/2026, salary ranging from $28.51 to $37.68 per hour across nine steps based on

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline plus two years of experience working with students with special needs.
• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience working with handicapped and behaviorally 'at-risk' students.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers, therapists and counselors with administration of one-on-one behavioral intervention therapies and tutoring to students in school, home, or other settings.
• Provides support to special diagnostic services and instructional programs designed to help students reach regular grade level education.

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline

Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience with handicapped and behaviorally at-risk students

Job description

Behavior Intervention Specialist - 6 hrs/day (Special Ed./PC#251919)

Application Deadline: 10/2/2026

Work Year: 182 work days/year

Employee Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.51 - $37.68per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.

Location: Special Education Services

Hours: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Position Summary:

Assists teachers, therapists, and counselors with administration of one-on-one behavioral intervention therapies and tutoring to students in a school, home, or other setting. Provides support to special diagnostic services and instructional programs that are designed to enhance students’ ability to be placed in regular grade level education.

Education and Experience:

The position requires an Associate’s degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline plus two years of experience working with in a classroom environment containing students with special needs. Alternatively, may require Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience working with handicapped and behaviorally “at-risk” students.

Licenses andCertifications:

May require a valid driver’s license. Completion of intervention modules such as applied behavior analysis, discrete trial teaching, pivotal response training, and social stories. May require a valid first aid card.

Documents

• Copy of Transcript (Associate’s degree in early childhood development, psychology, speech pathology or equivalent discipline)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

ImportantComments:

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.