This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Applied Behavior Analysis Supervisor will plan, develop, implement and supervise the provision of services using applied behavior analysis (ABA) including discrete trial strategies for students with autism enrolled in special education programs; supervise the work of assigned staff.
For a link to the Applied Behavior Analysis Supervisor, click here
POSITION SPECIFICS:
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Working Location: Special Education Department - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92104 Area E
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Work schedule: Full-time. 12 months / 260 days per year
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The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule, Supervisor Schedule I , Salary Plan 0601, Grade 048.
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Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
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This application requires you to attach a resume, a cover letter, and respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These details and questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required attachments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a related field such as psychology, speech/language pathology or behavior analysis and three years experience providing ABA and/or 1 year supervisory experience using ABA strategies with 2 - 8 year old children with autism. Extensive training and experience in child development and Applied Behavior Analysis, with an emphasis in discrete trial training is required.
Please note that a bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology, speech/language pathology, or behavior analysis and Behavior Certified in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) may be substituted for the master's degree requirement.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
A license in psychology or speech language pathology is desirable.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application Process
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.
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Online employment application
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A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
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Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all application questions
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The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
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Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
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In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code, all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:
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List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
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HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code.
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Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
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Cover Letter/Letter of Intent (Required)
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Resume (Required)
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Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
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A resume does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
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Position-Specific Questions (Required)
To be considered for this position, you must answer every position-specific question. Failure to answer each position-specific question will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.
QUESTION 1: Please describe your training and experience in child development and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with a specific emphasis on discrete trial training (DTT). In your response, please highlight experience working with children aged 2 to 8 years old with autism and your familiarity with relevant assessment tools (such as ABLLS or ADOS) used to design ABA programs and track progress.
QUESTION 2: Do you possess a Behavior Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA)? [Yes or No]
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If Yes, attach proof of certification with your application packet.
NOTE: You will be required to answer each question before submitting your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required attachments.
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Additional documents (Optional)
Letters of Recommendation and/or additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Suzette Hunter, Personnel Analyst at [email protected].
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected].
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, [email protected]
