Behavior Technician - Substitute at Ukiah Unified School District
About the Employer
Located in northern California Wine Country, the Ukiah Unified School District serves approximately 6,000 students, from preschoolers through adults. The district includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school. In addition, our district offers an early education preschool, independent learning opportunities for elementary and high school students, an alternative education high school, and an adult learning center. Located in Mendocino County, Ukiah has countless wineries, is a short drive to the coast, and is surrounded by redwood forests. Our employees enjoy the best of California in a welcoming and caring community. When you join Ukiah Unified, you become part of an amazing and vibrant community. We have wonderful assets for raising a family, including Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education (SPACE), an acclaimed afterschool performing arts program serving youth ages infant through 18. The program emphasizes diversity, youth leadership, cross-cultual arts, social issues, and exemplary training in the arts. We’re adjacent to Sonoma County and the culinary epicenter of Healdsburg. A farm-to-table lifestyle is possible thanks to the abundant agricultural resources in and around Ukiah. Imagine access to orchards, fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan olive oils, farm-fresh artisan cheese, wild-caught seafood, and the top wineries in the country. And, of course, community-supported schools where education and educators are valued. Plus, Mendocino County and the city of Ukiah offer some of the most affordable housing in California! We invite you to apply to be part of Ukiah Unified and our wonderful community.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision and direction of the District Behavior Analyst, the Behavior Technician provides specific and intensive support to Ukiah Unified special education students with comprehensive positive behavioral intervention plans and utilizing effective behavior management and intervention strategies; consults and collaborates with district and site staff; works 1:1 with students with serious behavioral needs for short term critical situations; collects data as part of assessment process; participates as a member of the educational team, and participates in IEP meetings as appropriate; maintains appropriate documentation, records and reports; supports students through transition into new education settings; helps implement multiple components of the student’s individual program.
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; a passing score on an exam that tests for the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, the teaching of, math, reading and writing. Desired: Two (2) years’ experience working with special education students (with complex and/or severe behavioral problems preferred); or any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the above required skills and abilities. Two (2) years of college training related to psychology, child development or education may be substituted for one year of experience.
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; a passing score on an exam that tests for the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, the teaching of, math, reading and writing. Desired: Two (2) years’ experience working with special education students (with complex and/or severe behavioral problems preferred); or any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the above required skills and abilities. Two (2) years of college training related to psychology, child development or education may be substituted for one year of experience.
Application Deadline
9/10/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/4/2026
Contact
Beatriz Ortiz
7074725042
7074725042
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$24.00 Per Hour
$24.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Subsitute
Employment Type
Temporary