Behavior Specialist, Student Services 2025-2026

Lucia Mar Unified School District; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A California school district is looking for a Behavior Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves developing behavior intervention programs, attending IEP meetings, and providing staff training. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and California PPS credential, along with experience in special education. The position offers a salary range from $59,357 to $98,797, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Credential: California Pupil Personnel Services (School Psychology) or Special Education credential.
• Experience in special education with a focus on students with disabilities for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement professional development sessions related to behavior intervention.
• Attend IEP meetings and assist in developing IEP goals.

Skills

Behavior intervention strategies

Team collaboration

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California PPS credential

Job description

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, [phone], 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: Annual entry level salary placement from $59,357 to $98,797 for a full time position;

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

HEALTH BENEFITS

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

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS

• All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three (3) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications. https://www.applitrack.com/LMUSD/onlineapp/
• All interested current temporary and probationary-zero LMUSD contracted employees may apply as an internal candidate. https://www.applitrack.com/LMUSD/onlineapp/
• All permanent certificated contracted employees may submit a Transfer Request Form 2025-2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Credential: California Pupil Personnel Services (School Psychology) credential or a Special Education credential with an authorization to teach a Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe setting.
• Added Autism Authorization or the Autism Authorization embedded in the Special Education credential.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Minimum of three years of successful experience working with children with disabilities.

PREFERRED

• Experience: Minimum of three years of successful special education teaching experience or as a school psychologist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement professional development sessions related to behavior intervention, methodologies along with proactive strategies and reactive procedures; provide modeling of strategies and techniques to staff; train and coach Special Education Paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and assist in the development and implementation of IEP goals and behavior intervention plans as appropriate; attend and conduct meetings as assigned; participate in professional development as directed.
• Stay current on methodologies, research, and curriculum related to social/emotional and behavioral instruction.
• Maintain skills and stay current on technology tools related to student instruction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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: [phone] ext. 1190 Email: [e-mail]

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER