Behavior Intervention Services Specialist at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

Application Deadline

10/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/2/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$25.81 - $52.47 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Salary range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience & education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1 Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval
Length of Work Year
206 work days per year (219 paid days per year), Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 8:00am-4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Anticipated Start Date
Fall 2026

Job Summary

Job Summary

Assist in the development and implementation of behavior management programs, plans and strategies for identified students with special needs according to established methodologies and procedures. Assist in conducting behavioral assessments and providing functional behavioral assessments. Assist in the development of behavior intervention plans. Provide directed learning experiences through the implementation of lesson plans and behavioral programming which assists students ages birth to twenty-two in the acquisition of social, emotional, independent living, communication, and learning skills. Attend to the academic, physical, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Provide prompts, discriminative stimuli, consequences, and use teaching interventions as outlined in applied behavior analysis. Maintain suitable learning environments, prepare materials, and collect data.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: 1. Bachelor's degree or higher. 2. Two or more years of experience working with students with special needs in a classroom or similar learning environment using behavior modification, management, and functional analysis. 3. Completion of 40 hours of training in Applied Behavior Analysis 4. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 5. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 6. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance as required by California Education Code. 7. Valid California driver’s license and compliance with CDE Pupil Transportation Driver Qualifications. Desired: 1. Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit or eligibility and willingness to apply. 2. Certified as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or current enrollment towards certification, or any educational certification (PPS, Teaching Credential, etc.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Other (ABA 40 hours of Training Certification)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: 1. Bachelor's degree or higher. 2. Two or more years of experience working with students with special needs in a classroom or similar learning environment using behavior modification, management, and functional analysis. 3. Completion of 40 hours of training in Applied Behavior Analysis 4. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 5. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 6. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance as required by California Education Code. 7. Valid California driver’s license and compliance with CDE Pupil Transportation Driver Qualifications. Desired: 1. Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit or eligibility and willingness to apply. 2. Certified as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or current enrollment towards certification, or any educational certification (PPS, Teaching Credential, etc.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Other (ABA 40 hours of Training Certification)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

This posting serves to fill 2 current vacancies and to create an eligibility list for future vacancies that may become available within the next 6 months. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or SISC Defined Benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance (optional) and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

Comments and Other Information


This posting serves to fill 2 current vacancies and to create an eligibility list for future vacancies that may become available within the next 6 months. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or SISC Defined Benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance (optional) and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.