CERTIFICATED VACANCY
SANTA PAULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2013-2014
INTENSIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential; licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or
Clinical Social Worker; certified as a Behavior Intervention Case Manager in the Ventura County SELPA or
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (preferred); must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention
Institute (CPI) in non-violent crisis interventions; experience in a school setting implementing Positive
Behavior Supports; and must have a valid California Driver’s License. Bilingual skills in Spanish/English
desirable.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides individual and small group counseling services to students with social/emotional and/or
behavioral needs. Includes observing, collecting and analyzing data for a Functional Analysis Assessment
(FAA) or Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and development of Positive Behavior Support Plans
(PBSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Also includes providing counseling, social work services,
parent counseling and training, and psychological services.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Various special education disabilities, and social, emotional or behavioral manifestations of specific
disabilities;
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Philosophy and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis;
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy;
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California and Federal regulations for behavior interventions for Special Education students;
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Non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions;
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IEP (Individualized Education Program) process and law;
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Data collection and record-keeping techniques; and
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Oral and written communication skills.
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Consultation and direct services to school district staff and families;
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Operate a car regularly and frequently between appointments;
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Operate standard office equipment;
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with school and agency staff
and families;
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Maintain routine records;
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Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures;
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Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions;
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Work independently with little direction; and
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Plan and organize workload.
1.
Conduct Functional Analysis Assessment (FAA) or Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and
development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)for
specific students.
2.
Provide consultation to staff, including Behavior Intervention Case Managers, who are in the process
or conducting an FAA or FBA or developing or implementing a PSBP or BIP.
3.
Provide counseling services to students with social/emotional and/or behavioral needs.
4.
Provide social work services to students and families.
ABILITY TO:
MAJOR DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
5.
Provide parent counseling and training for parents to assist parents in understanding their child’s
special needs and child development.
6.
Provide consultation to staff in developing systems and collecting data on progress toward goals in
the areas of social/emotional and/or behavioral issues.
7.
Assist staff in completing required paperwork to make a referral to the Intensive Social Emotional
Services Program.
8.
Organize schedule to provide optimal and equitable access to participating districts.
9.
Perform clerical duties such as typing reports and Behavior Intervention Plans.
10. Operate a variety of office equipment such as microcomputer, copier, and mobile phone.
11.
Prepare for, conduct and participate in service training programs on the philosophy and/or principles
of Positive Behavior Support.
SALARY:
Current Salary Schedule $42,657 - $70,735
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following:
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Application for Certificated Employment
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Copies of appropriate credential(s) and transcript(s)
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Three Letters of Recommendation
No Faxes Please. Applications to be returned to:
Santa Paula Unified School District
Certificated Personnel
201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Telephone: (805) 933-8818 • www.santapaulaunified.org
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
August 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All submitted materials become the property of the Santa Paula
Unified School District and will be considered only for position(s) indicated on the application. Santa Paula Unified School
District will not return application materials.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER