2025-2026 Elementary Behavior Interventionist - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Yolanda Elementary School
2025-2026 Elementary Behavior Interventionist - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Yolanda Elementary School
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$ 43998 - 95320
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Job Description
Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $43998 - $95320 per year depending on education and experience.
The salary is based on the24/25 SEA Certified Salary Schedule.
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currentlyhave more than 9000 students over 1400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to supportEvery Student Every Daythroughout their K-12 education.
In Springfield Public Schools we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race ethnicity disability family economics mobility language sex sexual orientation gender identity initial proficiencies immigration status and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment reflection and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please clickhere!
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position ofElementary Behavior Interventionist atYolanda Elementary School. To support this work successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision ofEvery Student Every Dayand share our values:
- A belief that every student can and will learn;
- The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
- The motivation to foster safe healthy and engaging environments;
- A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students staff and community.
The Behavior Interventionist at the Elementary level works with the principal and school psychologist in carrying out the schools behavioral supports for students who require additional assistance. As a professional educator the Behavior Interventionist understands and responds to the challenges presented by todays diverse student population. The Behavior Interventionist provides proactive supports to assist students with interacting with peers and adults in a productive manner. The Behavior Interventionist works cooperatively with the principal school psychologist nurse staff students and parents towards a positive school climate. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally and economically diverse families and Behavior Interventionist works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Special Programs Office and the Principal.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Understanding of the critical aspects of MTSS structures and practices. This includes RtI and PBIS;
Knowledge and experience with elementary-aged students;
Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work;
Ability to instruct in a small group setting;
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff colleagues students
parents and the community;
Strong student management skills and the ability to establish a sound system of
classroom management;
Knowledge of positive and effective communication and collaboration skills;
Ability to lead and manage a team of instructional Educational Assistants;
Ability to serve as a resource for building staff administrators and parents in working with students creating a positive school climate and helping students develop a positive self-concept;
Ability to lead the development of function based plans intervention strategies and individual student crisis plans;
Ability to coordinate facilitate and implement function based plans track fidelity data track student outcome data and adjust plans accordingly;
Ability to develop function based plans that properly considers the context of the general education classroom. Also ensure that proper professional development for the teaching and educational assistant staff are available to promote the proper implementation of the support plans;
Demonstrated ability to communicate with parents and external organizations to better assist families with all of their needs in and outside of the school setting;
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid State of Oregon teaching licensewithat least one of the following endorsements: Elementary Multiple Subjects Special Education: Generalist School Counseling or School Social Work.
Experience withmulti-tiered systems of support for academics (RtI) and positive behaviorinterventions and supports
(PBIS).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual skills;
- Five (5) years demonstrated successful teaching and/or counseling experience at the elementary level;
- Drive to attain results; proven experience and effectiveness in improving student achievement and student behavior in classrooms and/or school.
Other Notes
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeORa letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Employment Type
Full-Time
