Behavior Specialist at Chawanakee USD
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Application Deadline
6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/15/2026
Contact
Kelli Bryant
559-877-6209 2018
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add''l Salary Info
Per Classified Support Salary Schedule, $82,918-$107,719
Length of Work Year
190
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
The Chawanakee Unified School District is located in eastern Madera County and spans approximately 867 square miles, extending from the foothills just 15 minutes from Woodward Park and near Madera Ranchos to the Sierra National Forest. Chawanakee Unified serves students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade. The district operates seven schools and provides a comprehensive range of college and career readiness opportunities designed to support student success. Chawanakee Unified is guided by four core values: providing a collaborative culture, recognizing that relationships matter, demonstrating excellence in all we do, and championing every student.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Student Student Support Services, plans and provides a behavior management program for pupils and provides related services to teachers, administrators, other special education staff, parents, and the community, as appropriate. Actively participates in the development and implementation of policies relative to the management of students' problematic behaviors. Start Date: July 31, 2026 Full-time permanent employees are offered an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental, vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents ($11,900.00 Health and Welfare cap paid by the District). Life insurance policy and TSA opportunities are included in the benefit package.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Master's Degree with a major in psychology or a related field Successful experience with Applied Behavior Analysis Experience working with teachers, students and parents Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) or documented evidence of equivalent education, professional training and experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) Minimum experience three (3) years or the equivalent as a Behavior Specialist preferred Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education Demonstrate ability to assess children's behavioral needs and competence in the design of appropriate instructional strategies and educational programs Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status Any combination equivalent to: Master's Degree in school psychology or special education and counseling and some counseling or teaching experience, including some experience in assessing and working with severely handicapped students, aged birth to twenty-one Valid California Credential authorizing services in school psychology or pupil personnel Possession of a Valid California Class C driver's license. Incumbents must be insurable by the liability carrier for the County Office of Education
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Master's Degree with a major in psychology or a related field Successful experience with Applied Behavior Analysis Experience working with teachers, students and parents Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) or documented evidence of equivalent education, professional training and experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA) Minimum experience three (3) years or the equivalent as a Behavior Specialist preferred Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education Demonstrate ability to assess children's behavioral needs and competence in the design of appropriate instructional strategies and educational programs Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status Any combination equivalent to: Master's Degree in school psychology or special education and counseling and some counseling or teaching experience, including some experience in assessing and working with severely handicapped students, aged birth to twenty-one Valid California Credential authorizing services in school psychology or pupil personnel Possession of a Valid California Class C driver's license. Incumbents must be insurable by the liability carrier for the County Office of Education
Comments and Other Information
Valid CA Driver's license. Upon hire must have clear fingerprint scan and submit proof of negative TB.
Comments and Other Information
Valid CA Driver's license. Upon hire must have clear fingerprint scan and submit proof of negative TB.
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