Behavior Support Specialist at Fay Elementary School

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District health benefits

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for Fay Elementary School in San Diego, CA. Immediate start with a focus on data collection, assessment, and training staff in positive behavior support techniques.

The role includes working at Fay Elementary with 40 hours per week during a 10-month school year, and bilingual requirements may apply for some positions. Salary is on the Paraeducators Schedule with benefits eligibility after 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as described: college-level courses in psychology, special education, or related field, plus three years of related experience.
• Some positions may require proficiency in a foreign language and/or sign language.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and assessment for behavior support services.
• Developing, implementing, and training staff in the use of positive behavior support techniques.

Skills

Data collection

Assessment

Staff training

Positive behavior support

Education

College-level psychology courses

Job description

Behavior Support Specialist at Fay Elementary School

San Diego Unified School District Fay Elementary School - San Diego, California

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913067

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Behavior Support Specialist at Fay Elementary School. This promotional / openopportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Behavior Support Specialist will assist in data collection and assessment for behavior support services; assist in developing, implementing, and training staff in the use of positive behavior support and intervention techniques.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS

• Working Location: Fay Elementary School, 4080 52nd St, San Diego, CA 92105 (Area F)
• Work Schedule: 10 months per year / 40 hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the Paraeducators Salary Schedule. Grade 038.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of college-level courses in psychology, special education, or related field, and three years of related experience.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Personality and character traits suited to providing services for students with serious behavior challenges. Some positions may require proficiency in a foreign language and/or sign language.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Additional Information

If you have questions about your application, please email [e-mail].

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

• Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail]
• Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail]
• 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.67 to $34.48 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]