Behavior Specialist, Student Services

Behavior Specialist

Position Type: Teacher/Behavior Specialist

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Location: Student Services

Date Available: 08/10/2026

California PPS: School Psychology credential or a Special Education credential with an authorization to teach Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe setting.

Added Autism Authorization: For the Autism Authorization embedded in the Special Education credential.

All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three (3) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications.

All interested current temporary and probationary-zero LMUSD contracted employees may apply as an internal candidate via Frontline

All permanent certificated contracted employees may submit a Transfer Request Form

• Under the supervision of the Director, Special Education or designee. Organize and direct activities involved in the development and implementation of behavior intervention programs for individual students and classroom programs according to evidence-based methodologies and procedures for students age 3-22.
• Coordinate communication and information to meet student needs and train and coach Special Education Paraprofessionals as assigned.
• Provide training and collaboration for certificated staff and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments as required.
• Develop and implement professional development sessions related to behavior intervention, methodologies, proactive strategies and reactive procedures.
• Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and assist in the development and implementation of IEP goals and behavior intervention plans.
• Stay current on methodologies, research and curriculum related to social/emotional and behavioral instruction.
• Maintain skills and stay current on technology tools related to student instruction.
• Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive mentoring and working relationships with students and colleagues.
• Develop, implement, and revise behavior programs for identified students in accordance with best practice methodologies and procedures; provide ongoing monitoring and instruction.
• Collaborate with staff, administrators, families and outside agencies to assure efficient behavior program implementation; attend team meetings for behavior program oversight; record and distribute meeting notes.
• Communicate to students, staff and parents what instruction will be necessary to build skills and access their education.
• Maintain appropriate records, prepare progress reports and meet deadlines as required.
• Maintain positive staff relations and work closely with the site principal to collaboratively lead the site through shared decision‑making.
• Promote a positive image of public education and engage with community and business partners as a resource in curriculum development and student projects.
• Develop data collection systems, monitor data collection, provide programmatic recommendations based upon results.
• Attend and participate in required in‑service activities and maintain consistent attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Credential:
  California Pupil Personnel Services (School Psychology) credential or a Special Education credential with an authorization to teach a Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe setting.
• Added Autism Authorization.
• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three years of successful experience working with children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of organization and direction of activities involved in the development and implementation of positive behavior methodologies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal standards and requirements governing behavior management for children with autism and other behavior disabilities.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Training, and other applicable research‑based methodologies.
• Personal Qualities:
  Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications within one year of employment (additional).
• Minimum of three years of…