School-Based Behavioral Support Assistant — Crisis Intervention

Chula Vista Elementary School District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chula Vista Elementary School District seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to work under supervision with site administrators and the District Behavior Support Team.

The role focuses on assisting students with behavioral and emotional challenges, helping implement instructional activities and behavior management strategies to promote academic and social development, and supporting in crisis intervention and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as instructional assistant in special education or similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults; follow English instructions and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of language, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; CA education requirements.
• High school diploma or GED; college coursework in childcare preferred.
• Must pass IA/SA exam; driver's license required; CPR desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist school teams in implementing instructional activities and behavior management strategies.
• Support in creating and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Monitor student behavior and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with the educational team to ensure students' needs are met.
• Foster a supportive and structured learning environment for academic and social development.

Skills

Special education experience

Communication skills

Report writing ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college coursework in childcare

Job description

Chula Vista Elementary School District seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to work under supervision with site administrators and the District Behavior Support Team.

The role focuses on assisting students with behavioral and emotional challenges, helping implement instructional activities and behavior management strategies to promote academic and social development, and supporting in crisis intervention and team collaboration.