Behavior Support Assistant

Salary : $5,031.00 - $6,113.00 Monthly Location : 2335 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CAJob Type: Substitute OnlyJob Number: SUB 26-N-BSA (2526)Department: Special EducationOpening Date: 04/01/2026Closing Date: ContinuousSelection ProcedureFILING DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLEDDistrict Classified application and supplemental formmust be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office.SELECTION PROCEDURE:This is a PROMOTIONAL and OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing ranks, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.Positions in this classification may be part-time or full-time (17.5-40 hours per week), 10 months per year, 196 days.The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and an oral technical interview. Testing may occur on a weekly basis. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.Basic FunctionUnder the direction of the assigned supervisor, provide Behavior Intervention Services to identified Special Education students; implement behavior intervention service schedules; perform a variety of supportive tasks for certificated instructional personnel; implement accommodations and modifications outlined on Individual Education Programs (IEPs); support students with disabilities and perform related work as assigned.()Education & ExperienceAny combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and two years experience working with students of various age levels, including six months of previous experience working with students with special needs. Experience with providing Behavior Intervention Services to students is desirable.Licenses and Other RequirementsSuccessful completion of the District's competency test in reading, writing, and mathematics is required before employment. Possession of valid first aid qualification comparable to the Standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate and valid CPR is desirable.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThe Torrance Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Torrance Unified will provide you with one upon notice.Torrance Unified School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For more information visit the following link:01The following questions have been designed to allow you the opportunity to provide a more detailed description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, background, training and experience as related to the position you are applying for. Please provide detailed responses for each question. Where applicable, responses must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s) where you performed the function. Be aware that you are competing in the first phase of the examination process. It is your responsibility to ensure that all information you deem important to your candidacy is included. A resume or referral to a resume in lieu of a response is not acceptable. This supplemental application must be typed or legibly printed. Applicants that submit an illegible or incomplete application will be disqualified from considerationBy signing below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal.02This is a PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN RECRUITMENT. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list. Are you a current probationary or permanent employee of the Torrance Unified School District?YesNo03If you answered "Yes", please list the classification(s) held and date(s) of employment. If you answered "No", please write N/A.04Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?YesNo05If you answered "Yes", please list the name and location of the high school or institution where you obtained your high school diploma or GED. If you answered "No", please write N/A.06This position requires two (2) years of experience working with students of various age levels. Do you have experience working with students of various age levels?YesNo07How many year(s) of experience of working with students of various age levels do you possess?I do not have experience in this area.Less than 1 year1 year but less than 2 years2 years but less than 3 years3 or more years08This position requires six (6) months of previous experience working with students with special needs. Do you have experience working with students with special needs?YesNo09How many year(s) of experience of working with students with special needs do you possess?I do not have experience in this area.Less than 1 year1 year but less than 2 years2 years but less than 3 years3 or more years10REFERENCES:Prior to employment by the Torrance Unified School District current and former employers may be requested to give information concerning your work records. By typing your name below you certify you understand you must list two professional references.11First Professional Reference Name:12Position Title:13Phone Number:14Second Professional Reference Name:15Position Title:16Phone Number: