Behavior Therapy Assistant

San Bruno Park School District; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental plans

Job summary

San Bruno Park School District is seeking a part-time Behavior Therapy Assistant to support students under the direction of a Behavior Therapist. The role may involve working in special or general education settings, with a schedule of 6.5 hours per day across 185 days per year.

Responsibilities include implementing ABA-based interventions, collecting data, and coordinating with teachers, parents, and the Behavior Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work or related field is required.
• Experience with classroom settings and individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and communication strategies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement student behavior interventions based on ABA, PECS, and other methods.
• Assist with instruction and supervision of individual and group students.
• Support teachers and families with behavior plans and data collection.
• Collect data as directed and monitor goals for each student.
• Facilitate social interactions and peer engagement.
• Attend trainings and substitute for para-professionals as needed.

Skills

ABA principles

PECS

play groups

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work or related field

Job description

Behavior Therapy Assistant at San Bruno Park School District

Application Deadline: Continuous

Date Posted: 8/7/2026

Contact: Sukanya Goswami

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Pay Range: 32.65 - 41.69 Per Hour

Length of Work Year: 185 Days

Employment Type: Part Time

About The Employer

San Bruno Park is a linguistically and culturally diverse school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located at the northern tip of Silicon Valley and just 10 miles south of San Francisco, this small preschool to grade 8 district is the home to four elementary schools and one middle school. Home to YouTube, Walmart.com and numerous other businesses, the city is a hub for tech and innovation. The city is geographically diverse, ranging from the urban flatlands to the central greenspace of the San Bruno City Park to the grand sweeping Bay vistas from the highest hilltops of the community. Through the generous support of the San Bruno community, the district is the recipient of a recent facilities bond to rebuild aging infrastructure. The district maintains a strong financial position as a result of new and increasing revenue sources. The San Bruno Park Board of Directors recently approved a 9.5% raise over two years for all educators in the district demonstrating its commitment to attract and retain talented staff across the district.

Job Summary

Overview: Under the direction of the Behavior Therapist, the Behavioral Therapy Assistant (BTA) assists in the instruction and supervision of individual and groups of students. Support may include teaching replacement behaviors, managing difficult behaviors, facilitating student peer interactions, and other supports as assigned. The BTA may work in special and/or general education classrooms; positions may be fixed or variable throughout the school day and year, dependent on student needs. Students may become physical – evasion and physical intervention may be required. Although most work is performed on a school site, the BTA may be required to attend field trips and other class activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement student behavior interventions which may include principals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Integrated Play Groups, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), or other methodologies deemed appropriate by the District
• Implement instructional and behavioral programs as developed by the Behavior Specialist or Mental Health Specialist and IEP Team, including but not limited to academics, social/emotional curriculum and skills, compliance, attention and toileting
• Assist Behavior Specialist in providing direction, training, modeling and consultation to classroom teachers, support staff, and parents
• Collect data as directed by the Behavior Specialist
• Monitor goals and objectives for each student
• Facilitate play and social interaction
• Participate in regular student planning meetings to coordinate behavioral therapy goals with the total educational program
• Attend ongoing training as requested and provided by District
• Substitute for para-professionals as needed and requested by District

Qualifications

• Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Integrated Play Groups, Picture Exchange Communications (PECS), or other methodologies deemed appropriate by the District
• Crisis Prevention Communication including the use of physical restraints and appropriate holds
• Health and safety regulations
• Effective record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Established procedures, district organization, operations, policies and objectives

Ability To

• Work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out recommended intervention plans, goals, and objectives to support instruction
• Improve performance; accept feedback and implement suggestions for change
• Establish and maintain files and treatment logs, etc. according to established procedures
• Apply appropriate therapy procedures in work with students while maintaining confidentiality
• Understand and follow oral and written directions in English, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
• Work independently with minimal direction
• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Complete assigned work on schedule and within deadlines
• Be punctual and arrive at school sites when assigned
• Maintain a positive, engaging, high-energy and flexible attitude and style of teaching with a creative approach to problem solving
• Learn new or special routines, teaching/behavioral management strategies or skills

Personal Qualities

• Maturity and good judgement
• Present a neat and clean appearance, and professional image appropriate to the work assignment
• Commitment to professional responsibility, high standards and academic excellence
• Good health
• An interest in working and helping students with autism, behavior disorders, emotional disorders, and related special needs.

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work or related field is required
• Background in Psychology, Education, Educational Psychology, or Behavioral Psychology is preferred
• Requires classroom experience working with individuals with disabilities including autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or behavior challenges; or some psychology/child development coursework

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Work Year: 186 Days, Regular School Year

Hours: 6.5 daily, includes 30 min. unpaid duty free lunch; specific hours may vary depending on the site assignment start and end times

Salary: Classified Salary Schedule, Range 1

Benefits: Generous Medical/Vision and Dental plans above salary prorated to hours

Position: Behavior Therapy Assistants Days Per Week: 5 Hours per Day: 6.5 daily, includes 30 min. unpaid duty free lunch; specific hours may vary depending on the site assignment start and end times. Months Per Year: 185 Days

San Bruno Park School District shall not unlawfully discriminate agains or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition. Questions regarding the District's non-discrimination policy can be directed to Classified Human Resources, 500 Acacia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 or by phone at 650-624-3102.

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