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Behavior Support Specialist Job Description
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Behavior Support Specialist
VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:
Working Location: Whittier K-12 Alternative School, 3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 (Area C)
Work Schedule: 10 months per year / 35 hours per week.
Salary: This position is paid on the Paraeducators Salary Schedule. Grade 038. To view the Salary Schedule, click here.
Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.
Application Deadline: Jun 05, 2026, 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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First day back is Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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The Padres are excited to celebrate the hard work of teachers and school staff at Educator Appreciation Night on May 22. See the Padres play the Athletics at 6:40 p.m. The 2026 San Diego County Teachers of the Year and 2026-27 School District Teachers of the Year will be recognized during the game. Single game tickets can be purchased or educators can select the theme package that includes a limited-edition Padres-themed item and a ticket to the game.
The purpose of the Catastrophic Leave Bank is to create a bank of donated sick and vacation leave days which may be used by unit members suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury.
Catastrophic illness or injury is defined to mean a severe, incapacitating illness or injury which is expected to continue for an extended period of time which prevents the unit member from performing his/her duties.
*Probationary employees are not eligible for membership.
**It is the responsibility of the employee to make an annual donation to the Bank in order to maintain membership.
✨ Introducing the Paraprofessional Handbook! ✨
We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new resource designed especially for paraprofessionals! This handbook is packed with valuable tools, techniques, information, policies, and procedures—all in one place. Whether you’re looking for strategies to support students, quick access to important guidelines, or helpful resources to grow in your role, this handbook has it all. It’s your go-to guide to feel confident, supported, and empowered every day!
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The 2025-2026 PARA 10-month Classified Employee Calendar (207 Days) is now available online!
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CPR Certification
PARA staff who perform specialized healthcare procedures within the scope of their work shall have current CPR certification.
The District provides a free online CPR training course through ProTrainings. Only PARA staff who are trained to perform specialized healthcare procedures are eligible for the free online CPR course. Examples of specialized healthcare procedures are gastric tube feedings, seizure management, three deep training, diabetes management, etc.
To request the ProTrainings CPR course please complete this
*For additional questions please contact the Lead PIF Team
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