Instructional Specialist - Behavior (Short to Long Term Substitute Position)

Instructional Specialist - Behavior (Short to Long Term Substitute Position) at Ventura County Office of Education

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

10/9/2026

Contact

Aimee Barrera

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Single Rate

$35.64 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

11 months

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of a school principal, design, plan, and implement Positive Behavior Support strategies including CHAMPS, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and Social Skills Training (SST), for students with various behavioral and social-emotional needs including students with special needs. Design, plan, and implement directed social and behavioral learning experiences for individuals and groups. Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance, provide training, coaching, and mentoring to paraeducators and teachers and other specialist who may also be providing positive behavior supports and instruction to students. Collect behavioral data for analysis consistent with ABA/SST/PBSP and student IEPs. Collaborate with various staff members individually and in groups. Provide program input, demonstrate program procedures, follow an/or implement program recommendations.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a BA/BS Degree from a college or university. Two (2) years of successful experience in a paid or volunteer position working with children with social-emotional and behavioral needs and students with special needs, including the use of appropriate academic and behavioral strategies. SELPA-approved Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCPI) Certification. Previous experience in collecting data, writing short narrative reports and presenting reports. One (1) year of the experience requirement may be met by substituting a bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Science, e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Sociology. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver s license.

If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the Edjoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:

• Certificate Copy (BA/BS Degree or BA/BS Transcripts Copy (selected candidate will also need to provide official transcripts upon employment))
• Certification (NCPI or ability to obtain NCPI certification)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months [LETTERS MUST BE DATED])
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a BA/BS Degree from a college or university. Two (2) years of successful experience in a paid or volunteer position working with children with social-emotional and behavioral needs and students with special needs, including the use of appropriate academic and behavioral strategies. SELPA-approved Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCPI) Certification. Previous experience in collecting data, writing short narrative reports and presenting reports. One (1) year of the experience requirement may be met by substituting a bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Science, e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Sociology. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver s license.

If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the Edjoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:

• Certificate Copy (BA/BS Degree or BA/BS Transcripts Copy (selected candidate will also need to provide official transcripts upon employment))
• Certification (NCPI or ability to obtain NCPI certification)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months [LETTERS MUST BE DATED])
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1 Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Comments and Other Information

Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1 Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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