Behavior Support Specialist - Snelling/Itinerant, Special Education at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Coordinator, perform a variety of specialized duties in the monitoring, analysis and treatment of identified students with behavioral challenges; collaborate with faculty, staff and families in the design, development and implementation of strategies, Behavioral Support Plans (BSP’s), Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP’s) and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s)/Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP’s) to meet the educational needs of students; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED: *Complete the online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) *Unofficial College Transcripts showing degree
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field and one year of experience involving the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and strategies. View the attached job description for complete details.
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/related field)
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED: *Complete the online application *Resume *3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) *Unofficial College Transcripts showing degree
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field and one year of experience involving the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and strategies. View the attached job description for complete details.
- Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/related field)
Comments and Other Information
Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
11/28/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/18/2025
Contact
Nina Mendoza
209-381-6757
209-381-6757
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$49.63 - $56.95 Per Hour
$49.63 - $56.95 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 6 of the Classified Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary Schedule (CMSC)
Length of Work Year
7 hours per day; 200 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Hopeton School, 2241 Turlock Rd., Snelling 95369; other sites depending on program needs
Program
Sierra
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Start date
December/January
Education Incentive
$1,500 one time pay for having a Master's Degree*
Note
This position requires you to drive frequently.