Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)

Cajon Valley Union School District; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajon Valley Union School District is an innovative K-8 district serving east San Diego County. Under supervision of an administrator and credentialed staff, the role assists in developing and modeling behavior and instructional support plans for students with emotional disabilities and mental health challenges.

The district emphasizes a family-like culture, opportunities for growth, and a student-centered approach to learning, with a focus on ensuring well-being and positive outcomes for every

Qualifications

• Must have 48 college semester units in a related field such as child development, education, psychology, sociology, human development or counseling.
• One year of work experience with children who have emotional disabilities, behavior disorders or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing and modeling behavior and instructional support plans for individual student needs.
• Assist in data collection related to academic and behavioral information.
• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students to reinforce learning activities.

Skills

Behavior intervention techniques

Positive reinforcement

Communication

Education

48 college units in related field

Job description

Named 2025 Top Places To Work in San Diego, Cajon Valley Union School District is recognized as an innovative K-8 school district that focuses on the strengths, values, interests and well-being of our employees. Under the supervision of an assigned administrator and direction of a credentialed staff member , assist in developing, implementing and modeling behavior and instructional support plans to meet individual student needs and reinforce learning activities; perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, communication strategies, and applied behavioral activities or techniques pertaining to the instruction of students with emotional disabilities, behavior disorders and/or mental health challenges; assist in modeling the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques for other staff; assist in data collection related to academic and/or behavioral information. The incumbents in this classification assist in providing students with instructional and behavioral support which directly supports student learning.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 48 college semester units; in child development, education, psychology, sociology, human development and counseling or related field.
• One year work experience working with children with emotional disabilities, behavior disorders and/or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques, strategies and positive reinforcement
• All of the following documents are required for this position:
• Resume (A detailed résumé summarizing professional experience and preparation.)

What it’s like to work here:

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Cajon Valley is “family.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well‑run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us! Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees’ needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide. Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Cajon Valley Union 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. A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request. For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 [e-mail]

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