Behavior Intervention Technician (Aug 2026)

Requirements

Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following:

• Completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
• Possession of an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements.

Applicants may be exempt from taking the NCLB examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts must be submitted with the application. If an applicant does not possess enough units to be exempt, they must attach to their application a letter requesting an examination date. Applicants will not be able to submit their application without attaching either transcripts or a letter requesting an examination date.

Required documents:

• Copy of Transcript (College transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better.)
• OR Other (If you do not have 48 units, submit a letter requesting to take the NCLB examination.)

General Requirements

The successful candidate must:

• Subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance;
• Submit to a general tuberculosis examination;
• Be fingerprinted;
• Complete a pre-placement physical examination;
• Show proof of identity and right to work in the United States;
• Comply with the District’s drug-free workplace policy and pass a drug test.

To be considered qualified, an applicant must possess the relevant training, education, and experience required and attain placement on the eligibility list by successfully passing all examination parts pertaining to the classification.

Certification & Eligibility

When a vacant position is to be filled, the Classified Personnel Director submits the names of the top three “ranks” to the appointing power for selection. This is known as “certification.” The appointing power may select any one of the persons certified, and the names of those not appointed remain on the eligibility list.

Candidates successfully completing all phases of the application and examination process will be ranked on the eligibility list according to total examination score. This list is normally in effect for one year and will be used to fill vacancies within its life (6 months) and for the 2026-2027 school year.

Employee service credit shall be added to the final composite scores in an open examination for regular employees of, and those on re-employment lists for, Escondido Union School District. Such employees shall receive a credit of one half point (.5) for each complete year of service in regular classified status, up to a maximum of five (5) points.

Veterans and disabled veterans preference points, as defined in Education Code Section 45296, shall be added to passing scores in an open examination on entry-level classifications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plan: Employees working 5 hours or more per day (25 hours or more per week) receive family medical coverage, employee life and vision insurance, and employee or family dental coverage.
• Holidays: Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for 16 authorized holidays per year (for twelve-month employees), provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday.
• Longevity Pay: Increments are added to the employee’s base pay rate, effective July 1, after completing the required years of service:
  • 9 years: 3.5%
  • 14 years: 7.123%
  • 19 years: 12.158%
  • 24 years: 16.644%
  • 29 years: 21.310%
  • 34 years: 26.162%
  • 39 years: 31.209%
  • 44 years: 36.457%
  • 49 years: 41.915%
  • 54 years: 47.592%
  • 59 years: 53.495%
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time twelve-month employees earn 12 days of paid sick leave per year, with no limit on accumulation. Sick leave is prorated for employees working less than twelve months.
• Vacation: Regular full-time twelve-month employees earn 12 days of paid vacation leave per year. After 5 years of service, the number of days earned increases. Vacation is prorated for employees working less than twelve months.
• Shift Differential: Employees required to work more than four hours of their regular shift (non-overtime) between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. receive a 3.75% pay increase for the entirety of each applicable day. The differential is split into equal payments based on the months paid per year.
• Retirement: All new employees working four hours or more per day must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the Federal Social Security program. Contributions are made by both the District and employees. Employees working less than half-time have full retirement coverage under Social Security.
• Professional Growth: After one year of service, regular classified employees may earn additional salary increments for improving skills through continuing education.

Probationary Period

Any eligible, upon initial appointment into a regular status position in the classified service, shall serve an initial probationary period not to exceed six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. “Paid service” includes days worked, approved vacation days, and designated holidays, but excludes paid or unpaid illness, industrial illness/accident leave, personal necessity, bereavement, personal business, and limited-duty assignments made necessary by temporary physical or mental disability.