Behavior Specialist - Scappoose School District - Limited TERM - PART TIME

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description.

At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Behavior Specialist

Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools

Location: Scappoose School District

Reports To: Program Administrator

Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule, Per negotiated contract (Range: $56,530 - $104,459 annually: DOE; Pro-rated for actual FTE worked)

FTE: 0.40 - 0.60 FTE - Schedule is somewhat flexible - between 16 and 24 hours per week

BCBA's are encouraged to apply

Position is LIMITED-TERM through the end of 25/26 School Year

NWRESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

To provide direct service and to assist program staff in responding effectively and appropriately to the behavior-emotional, social skills development and academic support needs of students experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges in the school program environment.

• Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent
• Successful experience with the practices and application of behavior intervention techniques, social skills development, effective communication with students, and consultation strategies with staff
• Direct experience with students who have emotional and behavioral problems
• Appropriate Oregon TSPC Certification or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
• Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to NWRESD preferred
• Valid driver's license, vehicle available for use on the job, and accompanying automobile insurance

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to work with schools, districts and other partners
• Ability to make decisions independently and to use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks following overall policies and objectives
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities

• A. Conduct observations as needed to assist with the evaluation of the student's behavior and social skill level
• B. Complete or assist in the preparation of records, reports, recommendations, and correspondence as necessary
• C. Consult with program staff in the development and implementation of crisis prevention and intervention plans, which may include behavioral programs, teacher strategies, home intervention plans, and mobilization of community resources for direct services
• D. Schedule and/or participate in the interdisciplinary staff meetings and conferences as requested, to support the process of identification, planning, and implementation of educational services including development of behavior plans to improve student academic functioning and social adjustment to school
• E. Participate in IEP meetings to determine appropriate Individual Education Programs and placement for eligible students
• F. Coordinate activities with other staff or appropriate IEP implementation
• G. Develop and implement social skills programs
• H. Implement or assist with appropriate student discipline and crisis intervention
• I. Consult with local school district staff regarding transition support for students returning to a home school environment
• J. Refer to and consult, as needed, with community agencies to coordinate individual services for students and/or families
• K. Obtain and maintain skills in one or more of Oregon's approved de-escalation systems, including obtaining certification to become a certified trainer
• L. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

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