Behavior Intervention Specialist - Support Services - 2026-2027 School Year

Behavior Intervention Specialist - Support Services - 2026-2027 School Year at Santa Ana Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/7/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/24/2026

Contact

Crystal Altamirano

714-558-5780 75780

Number of Openings

2

Salary

Pay Range

$82,021.45 (Teacher Salary Schedule) $117,132 (Psychologist Salary Schedule) - - $160,515.70 (Teacher Salary Schedule) $185,369 (Psychologist Salary Schedule) Annually

Add l Salary Info

$82,021.45 - $160,515.70 (Teacher Salary Schedule) or $117,132 - $185,369 (Psychologist Salary Schedule)

Length of Work Year

12 Months - 211 Duty Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Calendar

12 Months, 211 Duty Days

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Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit: 1. Complete Online EDJoin Application 2. Cover Letter [Addressed to Jennifer Flores, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources] 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation (Dated WITHIN ONE YEAR and SIGNED with WET SIGNATURE, electronic signature will NOT be accepted) 5. Valid California Education Specialist, Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing any of the following: School Counseling, School Social Work, and School Psychology. (authorizing service as a school psychologist) (*See below on how to obtain your detailed credential) 6. Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention 7. Valid Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification, desirable. 8. Biliterate and bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable 9. Copy of: Transcripts [You may find a Sample of a "Detailed Credential" copy under the Links tab to the right] To obtain a copy of your detailed credential, please go to: 1. www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "Search for an Educator" 3. Enter your "Social Security Number and Birth Date" 4. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print. 5. Upload to your application

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and/or related field. At least three (3) years of successful experience providing full-time public-school certificated service in education working with students with behavioral needs implementing positive behavior intervention and supports. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Education Specialist, Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing any of the following: School Counseling, School Social Work, and School Psychology. • Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention. • Valid California driver s license. • Valid Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification, desirable. • Bilingual/Biliterate (English/Spanish) desirable.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit: 1. Complete Online EDJoin Application 2. Cover Letter [Addressed to Jennifer Flores, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources] 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation (Dated WITHIN ONE YEAR and SIGNED with WET SIGNATURE, electronic signature will NOT be accepted) 5. Valid California Education Specialist, Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing any of the following: School Counseling, School Social Work, and School Psychology. (authorizing service as a school psychologist) (*See below on how to obtain your detailed credential) 6. Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention 7. Valid Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification, desirable. 8. Biliterate and bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable 9. Copy of: Transcripts [You may find a Sample of a "Detailed Credential" copy under the Links tab to the right] To obtain a copy of your detailed credential, please go to: 1. www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "Search for an Educator" 3. Enter your "Social Security Number and Birth Date" 4. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print. 5. Upload to your application

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and/or related field. At least three (3) years of successful experience providing full-time public-school certificated service in education working with students with behavioral needs implementing positive behavior intervention and supports. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Education Specialist, Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing any of the following: School Counseling, School Social Work, and School Psychology. • Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis intervention. • Valid California driver s license. • Valid Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification, desirable. • Bilingual/Biliterate (English/Spanish) desirable.

Comments and Other Information

• INTERVIEWS - Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview. - Incomplete applications or applications that do not include required attachments and a "Detailed Credential" will be screened out. - SAUSD will not accept attachments via fax, email, or walk ins. If you need assistance with attaching documents to your application, please reach out to EDJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945. - SAUSD Certificated Transfers - Need ONLY submit an EDJoin application, copy of appropriate credential and cover letter or resume. - Salary is dependent on credential type. SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Founded in 1888, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County serving approximately 45,00 students and the 2nd largest employer in Santa Ana, providing job opportunities to approximately 5,000 employees. SAUSD is comprised of 32 Elementary, 8 Intermediate, 4 Alternative Educational Options, and 7 High Schools. SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.

Comments and Other Information

• INTERVIEWS - Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview. - Incomplete applications or applications that do not include required attachments and a "Detailed Credential" will be screened out. - SAUSD will not accept attachments via fax, email, or walk ins. If you need assistance with attaching documents to your application, please reach out to EDJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945. - SAUSD Certificated Transfers - Need ONLY submit an EDJoin application, copy of appropriate credential and cover letter or resume. - Salary is dependent on credential type. SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Founded in 1888, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County serving approximately 45,00 students and the 2nd largest employer in Santa Ana, providing job opportunities to approximately 5,000 employees. SAUSD is comprised of 32 Elementary, 8 Intermediate, 4 Alternative Educational Options, and 7 High Schools. SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.

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