Behavioral Health Specialist (Student Support Services/Special Education Department) at Mariposa County Unified School District and COE
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Student Support Services, instructs and monitors classroom teachers, assistants, and school personnel in the implementation of behavior programs which may include instructional strategies and techniques based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. Provides training for and interacts professionally with parents (including home visits), school and district personnel, and other pertinent professionals. Keeps abreast of behavior literature, practices, and regulations. Understands and follows current guidelines regulating the implementation of behavior programming. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Two years experience in providing educational programs and/or behavioral intervention for students with autism and/or emotional disturbance preferred. Education: Any combination equivalent to: Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis with BCBA program completed (will consider candidates on track to complete BCBA program if at least 80% of program has been completed), or have master’s degree in related field with at least some graduate training in Applied Behavior Analysis or behavior management. Skills: Strong people, communication, and organizational skills preferred. Licenses: Valid California driver’s license This position is part of the Special Services Unit at MCUSD/MCOE and will be placed depending on experience and education on the Special Services Employee Salary schedule. A full job description is attached. This position is grant-funded - continuous is contingent on funding.
Requirements / Qualifications
Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. A complete application packet will include at a minimum: *Letter of Introduction *Complete EdJoin Application *Professional Resume *Three Letters of CURRENT Professional Recommendation *Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire) Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. CURRENT MCUSD INTERNAL STAFF (excluding substitutes): If you are interested in this position please refer to "Links Related To This Job" and select the "MCUSD Internal Employee - Lateral/Promotional Transfer Request Form" or copy and paste this link to your web browser https://forms.gle/EZmqRE4VpJrYGN7N7
Please confirm that you have uploaded all required attachments listed in the job posting (for example: résumé, letters, transcripts, credentials, and any required disclosures). If you are unable to upload documents or receive error messages, please access the Help/Support section within your EdJoin account. Applications submitted without required documents may be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Requirements / Qualifications
Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. A complete application packet will include at a minimum: *Letter of Introduction *Complete EdJoin Application *Professional Resume *Three Letters of CURRENT Professional Recommendation *Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire) Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. CURRENT MCUSD INTERNAL STAFF (excluding substitutes): If you are interested in this position please refer to "Links Related To This Job" and select the "MCUSD Internal Employee - Lateral/Promotional Transfer Request Form" or copy and paste this link to your web browser https://forms.gle/EZmqRE4VpJrYGN7N7
Please confirm that you have uploaded all required attachments listed in the job posting (for example: résumé, letters, transcripts, credentials, and any required disclosures). If you are unable to upload documents or receive error messages, please access the Help/Support section within your EdJoin account. Applications submitted without required documents may be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed.
Comments and Other Information
This position is grant-funded - continuous is contingent on funding.
The Mariposa County Unified School District is located in Mariposa County and serves grades K-12. With approximately 1,700 students, the area consists of several necessary small schools, K-8 schools, and one comprehensive high school.
Mariposa County has several rural communities that surround Yosemite National Park and are centrally located in California to provide a day's drive to old-growth forests, deserts, coastal communities, and cities.
THE MARIPOSA COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Mariposa County Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Marcia Miller, Deputy Superintendent; P.O. Box 8; Mariposa, CA 95338; (209)742-0250
Comments and Other Information
This position is grant-funded - continuous is contingent on funding.
The Mariposa County Unified School District is located in Mariposa County and serves grades K-12. With approximately 1,700 students, the area consists of several necessary small schools, K-8 schools, and one comprehensive high school.
Mariposa County has several rural communities that surround Yosemite National Park and are centrally located in California to provide a day's drive to old-growth forests, deserts, coastal communities, and cities.
THE MARIPOSA COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Mariposa County Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Marcia Miller, Deputy Superintendent; P.O. Box 8; Mariposa, CA 95338; (209)742-0250
Application Deadline
3/19/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/5/2026
Contact
Amy Smith
2097420250 1209
2097420250 1209
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$91,347 - $103,374 Annually
$91,347 - $103,374 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Salary placement is depending on education & experience; additional masters & PhD stipends available)
Length of Work Year
8/hour, 190 days a year
Employment Type
Full Time