Behavior Therapy Assistant

San Bruno Park School District

San Bruno

Description

Behavior Therapy Assistant at San Bruno Park School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

6/9/2026

Contact

Lilian Guzman

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range

31.55 - $40.28 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

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.

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San Bruno Park School District

BEHAVIOR THERAPY ASSISTANT

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:

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn):

Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Integrated Playgroups, 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

Requirements / Qualifications

Position: Behavior Therapy Assistant 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

All applicants must apply online through Edjoin. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements (i.e. experience, education) to be considered for an interview.

Requirements / Qualifications

All applicants must apply online through Edjoin. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements (i.e. experience, education) to be considered for an interview.

Comments and Other Information

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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