Behavior Assistant Jobs

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  11/12/2026
  
• Location:
  All sites
  
• Closing Date:
  11/25/2026

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, 7 HOUR

District Context and Commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and passage of Kern High School District proficiency test
• Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate
• Minimum of 48 semester units; course work from accredited college in behavior management, psychology, child development or other related area desirable or 1-2 years' experience working with individuals with exceptional needs whose primary needs relate to social emotional/behavioral domains and who require intensive behavior management and intervention to access educational goals
• Understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavioral Support plan process; ability to implement individual education and behavior support plans, gather and interpret data and to provide reports for teacher
• Knowledge of crisis management techniques; ability to react effectively in emergency situations; knowledge of and ability to exercise appropriate crisis intervention when necessary
• Certification of completion of full 20 hour ProAct Crisis Intervention Training within the first 120 days of employment and maintain current certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and community
• Physical ability to perform duties of job
• Bilingual ability may be required depending on assignment

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide effectively functioning learning environment by assisting in instruction and maintenance of appropriate classroom and site behavior of students with special needs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direction of teacher or other appropriate staff assists in individual or small group instruction; assists students in variety of instructional, recreational, health and personal activities as assigned
• Assists in implementation of pupil behavior management plans which may involve use of approved behavior modification, physical management techniques or other skills to establish and maintain appropriate behavior
• Assists in ensuring physical safety where students, due to nature and severity of disabilities, are or may be prone to, accidents and/or assaultive or abusive behaviors
• Accompanies and assists students to and from transportation and activities on campus; may accompany students on bus or other transportation as needed
• Assists in establishing and maintaining clean, safe and pleasant learning environment; assists in implementation of student Individualized Educational Plan through variety of classroom, site and community activities as assigned; prepares, sets up and organizes instructional materials and equipment for daily use
• Assists in lifting, moving and positioning students as necessary to render various forms of personal care which may include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, diapering, therapy and specialized health care procedures; assists students in use of wheelchairs, braces or other orthopedic equipment; may be required to use mechanical lifting or other equipment
• Performs routine clerical tasks related to position such as recordkeeping, filing and duplicating; assists with enrollment procedures, cafeteria counts, attendance verifications and other common classroom routines and activities
• Maintains current knowledge of skills and techniques related to position; attends training sessions, workshops and other inservice activities as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with District and legal requirements
• Assists with ProAct Crisis Intervention as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $19.18 - $31.25 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the district's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY 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. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Verification of one (1) of the following:
  • Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university
  • Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university
  • Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test
  • CBEST

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

It is the applicant's 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 become the 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 operator's 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 be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, 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 of every school 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 contained herein 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 District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at robinsona@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.