Behavior Intervention Assistant (2026-27 School Year)

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District•Bakersfield, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Intervention Assistant works under the direction of site administration in collaboration with the School Psychologist and Special Services Coordinator. The role supports students’ participation in the core curriculum and academic and behavioral success by helping develop skills in study habits, organization, attendance, academic engagement, peer interactions, conflict resolution, and communication with home. The assistant helps prevent inappropriate behavior and teaches and reinforces appropriate behavioral expectations. The position supports students individually and in groups, across campus locations and classroom settings, through academic, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies and interventions. It also supports teachers and staff in designing and implementing interventions, reinforces positive behavior, helps students develop self-management strategies, and collects and maintains student progress and behavior data. The role requires collaboration with students, families, teachers, specialists, and other staff, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to students’ individual differences. The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus 48 college units, an AA/AS degree, or a qualifying equivalency exam; and six months or more of paid or volunteer experience working with children. The employee must meet District skill and competency requirements and obtain and maintain current nonviolent crisis prevention and First Aid/CPR certifications. The schedule is eight hours per day, five days per week, Monday through Friday. Salary is $20.42–$25.12 per hour. Benefits include holidays, sick leave, vacation, prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, and a prepaid life insurance plan for the employee only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 48 college units, an AA/AS degree, or passing the CODESP equivalency exam demonstrating knowledge of and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics.
Six months or more of paid or volunteer experience working with children.
Meet District skill and competency requirements.
Obtain and maintain current nonviolent crisis prevention and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Master the skills presented in the District-mandated E/BD training for paraprofessionals.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate with students and staff with patience and courtesy and in a manner that reflects positively on the District.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application must include a resume and documentation of a high school diploma or GED, AA/AS degree, 48 or more semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention strategies, Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and behavior management strategies for students experiencing atypical control problems.
Interpersonal skills for managing crisis situations.
Knowledge of record management systems, data collection, and record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of the general purposes and goals of public education and child development.
Basic understanding of curriculum and instructional materials across basic subjects and grade levels.
Basic understanding of special education programs and their purpose.
Strong communication skills in formal and informal settings.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups.
Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and implementation of interventions and programs that support student achievement, including PBIS, individual and classroom behavior support and modification, alternative means of correction, and social-emotional learning strategies.
Be visible on school grounds and in classrooms to reinforce positive behavior.
Work with students individually and in groups at various campus locations to support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies and discuss proactive techniques for success.
Assist teachers in general education settings or special classes with students who have emotional or behavioral challenges and/or other disabilities, including mental or physical handicapping conditions.
Participate in required training, including District-mandated E/BD training for paraprofessionals and nonviolent crisis intervention.
Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and help shape appropriate social behaviors.
Help students monitor classroom behavior, identify goals, and develop self-management strategies and techniques to promote academic success.
Assist with teaching and reviewing behavioral expectations in various campus settings, including visiting classrooms to review expectations.
Discuss with students the choices that led to discipline and alternatives they could have used to handle the situation.
Support staff in designing and implementing interventions for students’ behavioral and social skills.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, and student progress and data meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
Collect and analyze discipline, attendance, and referral data; support staff with progress monitoring; and maintain student files for records management.
Communicate with families and staff about students’ behavioral progress.
Confer with teachers, specialists, and School Psychologists about necessary accommodations.
Maintain effective professional relationships with teachers, students, and other staff.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information in accordance with applicable mandates, legal requirements, and policies.
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward students’ differences in ability, culture, and language.