Behavioral Intervention Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
(2026- 2027School Year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social/Behavioral Sciences or related field or minimum 60 college units and two (2) years experience working in counseling or programs for at-risk youth with emotional/behavioral issues
2. Experience in case management social work and at-risk families support desirable
3. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with staff students parents and public and to respect confidential matters
4. Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to assist with family needs
5. Ability to work flexible hours and make home visits as needed
6. Possession of valid California drivers license and personal automobile for use on district business
7. Bilingual ability may be required depending on assignment

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

JOB GOAL: To assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. Works with parents/guardians teachers school principal or designee and community within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to coordinate identification and implementation of strategies to promote pro-social behavior for identified students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinates identification of students in need of school site based social-emotional and behavioral intervention services as a part of the schools multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
2. Assists in identification of function of student behavior and related factors impinging on student behavior including factors in the home school and community
3. Provides case management and completes required documentation for identified students
4. Develops and maintains student support plans and assists with providing intensive behavior intervention support
5. Provides individual and group support in the acquisition of pro-social skills and tobacco alcohol and substance abuse prevention
6. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools parents/guardians and community leaders
7. Conducts home visits to establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues
8. Provides resource assistance and information to schools students and parents; provides parent/guardian workshops on identified issues
9. Acts as resource and assists in development of appropriate supplementary materials and activities to meet individual student needs
10. Conducts interviews and observations; assists with crisis intervention as needed
11. Participates in special assessments individual student plans and other meetings
12. Refers students to other public/private community resources
13. Works directly with staff to ensure appropriate implementation of program goals
14. Attends meetings and professional development as required
15. Models personal and professional values of equity integrity caring collaboration and personal and collective accountability
16. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $31.51- $51.36per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Serviceshandbook BoardPolicies and Proceduresand consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOMEPROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary period which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. Duringthis probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended forpermanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from theprobationary classification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board ofEducation. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails tocomplete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which heor she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by8:00 May 27 2026:

1. Resume
2. One reference letter dated within (1) one year of this posting
3. Verification of one (1)of the following:
   a. Evidence of in Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social/Behavioral Sciences or related field
   60 college units and two (2) years experience working in counseling or programs for at-risk youth with emotional/behavioral issues

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. Districtmay require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with HumanResources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work officialtranscripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted becomethe property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may bere advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by theDistrict applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in thisclassification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of requiredtests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848)mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions containedherein may be modified or revoked without notice

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying 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 ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.