What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support Assistant position at Ventura Unified School District?
Behavior Support Assistant at Ventura Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/17/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
8056415000 1178
Number of Openings
Salary
29.68 - 36.04 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Employment Type
About the Employer
For the future of every student Ventura Unified has long enjoyed a legacy as an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family. Our public schools, too, have built a reputation as safe and nurturing environments where students receive a well-rounded education. Our passion is to help the children in our schools find their passion -- academically and personally-- believing that each and every student has a brilliant future ahead of them.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please visit out website or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the supervision of the assigned Administrator, Specialist and/or the classroom teacher, assist with the monitoring, coordination and implementation of Intensive Behavior Interventions involving Applied Behavior Analysis leading to Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Teaching, Floor Time, Incidental Teaching and other methods while working with individuals with exception needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Requires two years of college (48 units) or pass the District’s assessment that demonstrates knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction or pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). An Associate’s degree is highly desirable. Requires three years of experience working with students with exceptional needs, including experience in an inclusion setting and/or Special Day Class. LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California driver’s license. Completion of the VUSD or Ventura County SELPA Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) certification training (including successful completion of extended mentoring program), or equivalent training/certification (e.g. 14 hours of Applied Behavior Analysis training or Registered Behavior Technician training). Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) training and yearly refresher courses to keep certification current; employees must fulfill certification requirement prior to completion of the six-month probationary period. Completion of the Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program or AFIRM online modules is recommended and preferred for this classification (but not required). Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Requires two years of college (48 units) or pass the District’s assessment that demonstrates knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction or pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). An Associate’s degree is highly desirable. Requires three years of experience working with students with exceptional needs, including experience in an inclusion setting and/or Special Day Class. LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California driver’s license. Completion of the VUSD or Ventura County SELPA Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) certification training (including successful completion of extended mentoring program), or equivalent training/certification (e.g. 14 hours of Applied Behavior Analysis training or Registered Behavior Technician training). Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) training and yearly refresher courses to keep certification current; employees must fulfill certification requirement prior to completion of the six-month probationary period. Completion of the Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program or AFIRM online modules is recommended and preferred for this classification (but not required). Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
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