DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Licensed Opening for theSchool Year

JOB TITLE:Student Services Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) EI/ECSE Inclusion Specialist MECP

1 position available

Internal Candidates Position closes at 4:00pm Wednesday May 28 2025

External Candidates Open until filled

Position start dateJuly 1 2025

Reports To: Director Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education

Job Purpose Statement/s: Support service coordinators for children receiving Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) by consulting/coaching EI/ECSE providers in addition to early childhood care and education providers to support children who exhibit social emotional and behavior needs or require significant modification to engage in class routines in community settings. Work with families and staff to implement evidencebased practices to provide high quality environments leading to growth and development across five developmental domains. Coach and model to others to use the Early Childhood Pyramid Model (ECPBS) for Tier 1 Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies. Implement the Prevent Teach ReinforceYoung Children (PTRYC) to fidelity and provide recommendations for modifications and adaptations that are evidencebased so children are successful in their early childhood setting and assist in preparing children for school readiness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support service providers in providing evidencebased practice around development implementation and review of IFSP plans for children demonstrating socialemotional and/or behavioral needs in inclusive early childhood settings.
• Design facilitate and provide technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers using the Early Childhood Pyramid Model.
• Support early childhood programs through implementation of the Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children for individualized positive behavior supports tofidelity.
• Coach and Model evidencebased strategies for EI/ECSE staff and early childhood providers including the LEAP Model and peermediated intervention and practicebasedcoaching.
• Use practicebased coaching to support early childhood care and education providers in the use of evidencebased practices within preschoolsettings.
• Model incidental teaching with classroom and related services staff to increase engagement and independence.
• Participate as a collaborative team member to develop data systems collect data and analyze data on the effectiveness of behavior support plans.
• Participate in the Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion network State Early Childhood Inclusion activities and Early Childhood Inclusion leadership as directed by the EI/ECSE
• Provide support and information regarding specific disabilities child development the EI/ECSE program and community resources to teachers and families of children aged birth through five.
• Develop appropriate systems to regularly monitor educational progress and maintain records and submit reports as required by program procedures and Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Attend advisory meetings or other identified meetings as needed or requested and provide appropriate information as requested in both verbal and written formats.
• Conduct inservice training for program staff community sites caregivers and early childhood providers as requested and approved by supervisor.
• Maintain satisfactory job attendance record.
• Implement and train others in use of the program adopted crisis prevention intervention strategies to include the use of deescalating procedures and physical interventions to avoid injuries. Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self students and other staff.
• Attend and participate in all required EI/ECSE staff meetings.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in ongoing professional development as requested or as approved by the supervisor.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the district department and program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsQualifications:

• Experience teaching or coaching others in preschools and educational settings.
• Three years experience working with children who are at risk for delays or children eligible for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education services.
• Recent preschool classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated skills in training adults including families care providers and preschool teaching staff.
• Strong child development background.
• Ability to work with other professionals in early care settings to promote inclusive practices for all.

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills Training and experience in behavioral assessment and intervention and experience using positive behavior supports.

Knowledge of research applied to PBS Statewide PBS network and PBS activities. Knowledge of rules and regulations that apply to the eligibility and provision of EI/ECSE services.

Ability to objectively evaluate and document student progress. Ability to communicate effectively with families caregivers and early childhood providers.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a wide variety of locations including office and school environments. May work with student or family. Involves lifting students up to 60 pounds sitting and walking. Requires the use of computers office equipment and driving personal vehicle. Includes occasional attendance at evening and weekend meetings.

Education Required: Masters Degree in Special Education or related field

Licenses Bonding and/or Testing Required:

Current Oregon Teaching License. Authorization level PK12. Dually endorsed in Elementary: Multiple Subjects and Special Education: Early Intervention Special Education: Generalist or Special Education: Communication Disorders Speech Language Pathologist license or School Psychologist license.

Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance drivers license reliable transportation and evidence of insurability.

MultiCultural preferred. BiLingual preferred. ESOL endorsement preferred.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the Districts diversity.

Other: First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year according to the current contract and school calendar.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School Districts Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

David Douglas School District is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority