Behavior Support Specialist
Southern Oregon Education Service is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work within a multi-tiered system of behavioral and mental health supports in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties. This position will serve component districts as part of their tier 1, 2 and 3 intervention supports, as well as provide training within our region in support of student success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing effective behavioral intervention strategies for youth in a variety of educational settings, as well as:
- A background in working with youth experiencing significant mental health and behavioral barriers in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
- The belief that all students can and will learn when given the appropriate tools and support.
- The ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a large team of professionals working together to ensure the success of youth in every setting.
- The ability to provide custom-tailored individual and group training to a variety of educational personnel as needed to successfully support reintegration of youth into less restrictive settings such as general education classrooms at neighborhood schools.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to establish a shared plan of action and coordinate instructional and intervention activities.
- Evaluate performance of communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills.
- Collaboratively develop IEPs to address emotional, social, and behavioral needs with parents and school personnel.
- Participate in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
- Provide individual and small group instruction related to IEP goals.
- Develop and implement positive behavioral intervention strategies, classroom rules, and individual and group management programs.
- Plan and direct systematic observation and recording procedures related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
- Organize, analyze, and interpret data in relation to current student performance, behavior targets, progress toward emotional, behavioral, and social goals, and instructional/curriculum strategies.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop and participate in the implementation of behavior support plans (BSPs) and crisis intervention plans (CIPs).
- Complete all required paperwork regarding use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and restraint/seclusions procedures.
- Provide behavioral consultation to classroom staff and recommend, design, and implement alternative interventions.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
- Train classroom staff in targeted intervention strategies and data collection procedures.
- Train, coordinate, provide modeling, coaching, observation and feedback, and gather data regarding the job performance of Educational Assistant(s).
- Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with ESD, local district, and community agency staff.
- Participate in professional growth activities.
- Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
- Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
- Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
Minimum Prerequisites:
- TSPC licensure (Oregon Handicapped Learner, Severely Handicapped Learner, Speech/ Language Pathology, School Psychology endorsed license, or related field) or ODE authorization.
- Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge and experience with children with disabilities who have challenging behaviors and applicable intervention strategies.
- Demonstrated competence regarding use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instruction and support.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 Day (academic calendar)
SALARY RANGE: $61,577.75 - $96,788.70 for 2023-2024 school year; $62,844.54 to $98,865.34 for 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator