Behavior Support Specialist | Poway Unified School District

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is hiring Behavior Support Specialists to join our IMPACT program in California. You will be embedded in one classroom of up to 10 students, working with a small team including the classroom teacher and a Behavior Coach.

You’ll turn behavior science into daily practice, one routine and one breakthrough at a time. You’ll build real relationships with students, monitor progress with classroom data, and receive hands-on mentorship grounded in ABLE and Behavior Coaching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or teens in a school, clinical, camp, or community setting.
• Patience, warmth, and a steady presence under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow as part of a team.
• Ability to complete required training and background clearances.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs across academics, transitions, and unstructured times like recess and lunch.
• Implement individualized supports and behavior plans with consistency and care.
• Teach and reinforce skills in the moment, using strategies modeled by your Behavior Coach.
• Work as part of the classroom team, sharing observations, adjusting in real time, and supporting one another.
• Set up classroom routines and visual supports that help students engage and learn.
• Collect data and take notes that help the team see progress and decide next steps.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff, and your SSG team.

Skills

School/clinical experience

Patience and warmth

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Training & background clearances

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree

Coursework in education/psychology

Job description

Behavior Support Specialist | Poway Unified School District

Be the steady presence in the room that helps every student find their footing.

The Stepping Stones Group (SSG) is hiring Behavior Support Specialists to join our IMPACT℠ program in California. In the IMPACT model, you'll be embedded in one classroom of up to 10 students, working side by side with a small team of fellow specialists, the classroom teacher, and a Behavior Coach. Together, you turn behavior science into daily practice, one routine, one interaction, and one breakthrough at a time.

This isn't a float-between-rooms role. You'll know your students, their strengths, and what works for each of them. You'll be part of a team that shows up together, learns together, and celebrates together.

Why you'll love this role

Know your students deeply.One classroom, up to 10 students, and a consistent team. You'll build real relationships and see real growth over time.

A team in the room with you.You're never on an island. Work shoulder to shoulder with other Behavior Support Specialists, the teacher, and a Behavior Coach who is there to model, guide, and support you.

Learn from the best.Get hands-on mentorship and real-time feedback grounded in SSG's ABLE℠ framework and Behavior Coaching℠ methods, built from real classroom practice.

See the difference.Track progress with classroom data and watch students gain skills, confidence, and independence.

Backed by a national clinical team.BCBAs, school psychologists, SLPs, and OTs are part of your support system.

Build a career in behavior.Whether you're heading toward BCBA certification, a graduate degree, or a future coaching role, you'll gain experience that moves you forward.

What your days look like

• Support students with behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs across academics, transitions, and unstructured times like recess and lunch


• Implement individualized supports and behavior plans with consistency and care


• Teach and reinforce skills in the moment, using strategies modeled by your Behavior Coach


• Work as part of the classroom team, sharing observations, adjusting in real time, and supporting one another


• Set up classroom routines and visual supports that help students engage and learn


• Collect data and take notes that help the team see progress and decide next steps


• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff, and your SSG team

What you bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience working with children or teens in a school, clinical, camp, or community setting


• Patience, warmth, and a steady presence under pressure


• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow as part of a team


• Ability to complete required training and background clearances


• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Preferred

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, or coursework in education, psychology, behavior analysis, or a related field


• RBT® credential


• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, or social-emotional needs


• Comfort with data collection and progress monitoring


• Bilingual skills (a plus)