Behaviorist - 8 hours/195 days (2025-2026 school year) at Wasco Union Elementary

Application Deadline

4/11/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/20/2025
Contact
Claire Acosta
6617587109
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$113,806 - $143,911 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$113,806 - $143,911 per hour (plus benefits)
Length of Work Year
195 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Wasco Union Elementary School District serves over 3,650 students in grade levels pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1940, the district is comprised of four elementary schools and two middle schools. The district strives to provide a rigorous and supportive educational program, strong community partnerships and high levels of parental involvement. Our mission is to provide all students an education which promotes lifelong learning, an appreciation for diversity, and responsible citizenship. We are dedicated to educational excellence and the continuous academic growth of all students. At Wasco Union Elementary, we take great pride in providing useful resources to support staff’s needs for implementing the district’s adopted curriculum as well as on-going support for continued professional growth.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Salary schedule includes compensation for Masters Degree. Employment Type: Unrepresented

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications: ? California Teaching Credential in Special Education or Masters degree in the field of applied behavior analysis, school psychology, social work or related field ? Three years experience in the educational or related field, working with children with exceptional needs. ? Valid California Driver’s license and personal car for use on district business ? Experience and knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, to promote positive behavioral, social emotional functioning for students in the educational setting. ? Experience and knowledge in systematic observation and data tracking, and developing behavior intervention plans and supports for students in need. ? Experience providing individual and family support, including working collaboratively with outside agencies, providing professional development, and monitoring program implementation. Desired Qualifications: ? Board Certified Behavior Analyst License ? Bilingual/Biliterate ? Continuum of Behavior Interventions and Supports (COBIS), or willingness to attain such certification or the equivalent ? Knowledge of California Education Code ? Knowledge of Special Education Law

Qualified applicants are directed to submit a classified application, a copy of equivalent of U.S. high school diploma or GED, and proof of degree in social work or related field to the District Office at 1102 5th St., Wasco, CA 93280, email Clacosta1@wuesd.org or fax to (661) 758-3050 by Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications: ? California Teaching Credential in Special Education or Masters degree in the field of applied behavior analysis, school psychology, social work or related field ? Three years experience in the educational or related field, working with children with exceptional needs. ? Valid California Driver’s license and personal car for use on district business ? Experience and knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, to promote positive behavioral, social emotional functioning for students in the educational setting. ? Experience and knowledge in systematic observation and data tracking, and developing behavior intervention plans and supports for students in need. ? Experience providing individual and family support, including working collaboratively with outside agencies, providing professional development, and monitoring program implementation. Desired Qualifications: ? Board Certified Behavior Analyst License ? Bilingual/Biliterate ? Continuum of Behavior Interventions and Supports (COBIS), or willingness to attain such certification or the equivalent ? Knowledge of California Education Code ? Knowledge of Special Education Law

Qualified applicants are directed to submit a classified application, a copy of equivalent of U.S. high school diploma or GED, and proof of degree in social work or related field to the District Office at 1102 5th St., Wasco, CA 93280, email Clacosta1@wuesd.org or fax to (661) 758-3050 by Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Comments and Other Information

Essential Functions: -Collaborate with and assist students and their families in determining and reducing behavioral and social-emotional barriers that impede student social and academic success. -Work closely with site administrators, counselors, social workers, teachers, and classified staff to support all students with identified social-emotional and behavioral needs in the educational setting. -Regularly model and train all district staff in approved strategies for behavior management -Deliver behavioral supports and interventions across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels to address the diverse needs of students. -Collect data on student behavior, determine function of student behavior, contribute to reports as appropriate, and provide recommendations for student goals and objectives as needed. -Attend Response to Intervention (RTI) and/or Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings to review student data and provide recommendations -Develop and implement behavior plans for assigned students -Conduct informal behavior assessments, as well Functional Behavioral Assessments, in order to develop appropriate -Maintain detailed records and reports of student social-emotional and behavioral functioning. -Maintain a caseload of students requiring behavioral consultation and interventions. -Provide specialized services to children as defined in their RTI plan or IEP -Confer with teachers to discuss and recommend appropriate behavior interventions -Confer with parents to provide support and recommendations. -Assist teachers in planning behavioral supports to enhance student social and academic behaviors, including whole/class management. -Provide in-service training/staff develop

Comments and Other Information


Essential Functions: -Collaborate with and assist students and their families in determining and reducing behavioral and social-emotional barriers that impede student social and academic success. -Work closely with site administrators, counselors, social workers, teachers, and classified staff to support all students with identified social-emotional and behavioral needs in the educational setting. -Regularly model and train all district staff in approved strategies for behavior management -Deliver behavioral supports and interventions across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels to address the diverse needs of students. -Collect data on student behavior, determine function of student behavior, contribute to reports as appropriate, and provide recommendations for student goals and objectives as needed. -Attend Response to Intervention (RTI) and/or Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings to review student data and provide recommendations -Develop and implement behavior plans for assigned students -Conduct informal behavior assessments, as well Functional Behavioral Assessments, in order to develop appropriate -Maintain detailed records and reports of student social-emotional and behavioral functioning. -Maintain a caseload of students requiring behavioral consultation and interventions. -Provide specialized services to children as defined in their RTI plan or IEP -Confer with teachers to discuss and recommend appropriate behavior interventions -Confer with parents to provide support and recommendations. -Assist teachers in planning behavioral supports to enhance student social and academic behaviors, including whole/class management. -Provide in-service training/staff develop