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ABOUT THE ROLE
Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring for a Behavior Support Specialist to guide grades K-8 to success at Montalvin Elementary School in San Pablo, CA. As a Behavior Support Specialist you will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to provide a holistic, humanizing, and empowering learning environment for students. In addition, you will be responsible for administering intensive intervention programs to identified students and have the opportunity to coach, model, and develop opportunities for school staff! This role is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year!
ABOUT THE UE WEST COAST CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
Seneca’s Unconditional Education West Coast Connections Program partners with 10 schools across Contra Costa County to provide students and families with services based on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Our staff implement strategies that range from creating, implementing and monitoring trauma-informed school wide systems that benefit all students, to individualized therapy and targeted behavioral support for students with the highest levels of need. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadershipBuild therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goalsSupport the assessment, planning, and implementation of specialized student plans, including individualized education plans (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and 504 plansPlan, lead and coach student group activities for academics, social skills, and recreationSupport Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) through individual, classroom, and schoolwide coaching and trainingProvide direct coaching for teachers and support staff to build skills and increase behavioral intervention capacityDeliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community participationComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billingCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the students' daily life, including other Seneca programs or external agenciesUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingThis may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management Qualifications Education/Experience requirements:Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of applicable experience ORAssociate degree + 3 year of applicable experience ORHigh school diploma/GED + 4 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience is defined as experience working with children who exhibit extremely challenging behaviorsReliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locationsTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccination Schedule School based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM 2 times a month travel to Oakland for group supervisionThis role is starting during the 2025-2026 school year!5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $29.71-$32.21 per hourActual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualificationsSalary increases each yearAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency examComprehensive employee benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageShort and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependants403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerAbundant promotional opportunities across California and WashingtonSpecialized training and development opportunities Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs
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