Behavior Specialist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required: A Master's degree from an accredited university is required.

Experience: Minimum of three years of experience comparable to that of a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Minimum of two years experience designing and implementing positive behavior implementation plans for students with severe disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders and emotional disturbances. Specialized training in managing assertive, aggressive, and/or non-compliant behavior.

Experience working in a school setting is desired. Valid California Driver's License Must possess current certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity, you must complete the ED join application in its entirety, and attach all necessary attachments as requested in the job posting.

To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be the most recent supervisor.

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation)

• Other (Current certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

• Resume (NOTE: Please include all relevant experience)

Comments and Other Information

Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary teachers. Professional educators are eager to prepare students to graduate as college and career-ready, productive, responsible, and engaged global citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Goals • Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student. • Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student. • Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School. • Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success. • Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff. Natomas Unified School District is engaged in strategic initiatives designed to align our educational programs and services to support every student, every day: Important to know about NUSD: • The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District. • NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities. • Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively. • Districtwide, family options, and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. • Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction. • Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. • Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential.

We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us a www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome.

The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact Angela Herrera, Chief Academic Officer (Compliance Office for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

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