Behavior Coach Life Enrichment Education Program

Clackamas Education Service District

Job Location:

Sandy, UT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 32

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Classified/Classified

Date Posted:
10/16/2025

Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program

Date Available:
As soon as practical

Closing Date:
10/23/25

Behavior Coach Life Enrichment Education Program
Location: Firwood Elementary - 42900 SE Trubel Rd Sandy OR 97055
Schedule:8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

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 description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. 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 at to discuss your application.

Find your why with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District our mission is to lead serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning special education technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities big and small have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here.

About the program:
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. ThroughIndividualized Education Plans (IEPs) LEEP supports students in accessing academic social-emotional communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers educational assistants speech-language pathologists occupational therapists physical therapists behavior specialists nurses adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed. The program focuses on academics communication personal management decision making independence self-advocacy practical living skills vocational skills leisure/recreation activities social skills and access to a full life.

About this position:
The LEEP Behavior Coach works under the direction of the Licensed Behavior Consultant in collaboration with the classroom teacher to create supportive settings for all students in their assigned classroom. Students in the LEEP program are kindergarten through age 21 with complex disabilities that include significant cognitive delays and may include complex behavioral needs. Behavior services may include direct instruction for the student(s) and/or classroom staff consultation data collection and the development of material as directed by the Licensed Behavior Consultant and/or classroom teacher. The LEEP Behavior Coach is responsible for modeling to fidelity how to implement a students behavior support plan. Additional responsibilities include the collection and charting of behavioral data and ongoing communication with the classroom teacher Licensed Behavioral Consultant related service providers and classroom staff The LEEP Behavior Coach provides training to others on topics specific to individual student programs and Behavior Support Plans to increase the capacity of the school team to effectively work with students.

Essential functions:

Learn and implement to fidelity a students Behavior Support Plan under the supervision of the Licensed Behavior Consultant and Classroom Teacher.
Provide instructional coaching to classroom staff related to the students Behavior Support Plan.
Assists the LEEP Licensed Behavior Consultant in the development of stimuli that go hand in hand with behavioral programs activities and interventions that promote positive student behavior.
Responds to student(s) behavior in a manner consistent with student(s) behavior support plans safety plans program philosophy trainings and CESD Board policies.
Trained in current required and nationally approved noncrisis prevention and restraint and seclusion trainings such as NCI OIS CPI and Mandt.
Provides required and requested documentation such as student progress and other monitoring data within prescribed timelines and using available including low and high technology as guided by the Licensed Behavior Consultant and/or classroom teacher.
Provides direct instruction to student(s) using evidence-based curricula to support the student(s) ability to make progress on Individual Education Program (IEP) goals as guided by the Licensed Behavior Consultant and/or classroom teacher.
Assist teaching individual and small groups of students in relevant areas of instruction and adaptive behavior including communication self-care social skills community use functional academics leisure and work as guided by the classroom teacher and/or specialists.
Assists teaching student(s) the transfer of skills in multiple settings e.g. cafeteria playground bus community as guided by the classroom teacher and/or specialists.
Assists in the implementation of student(s) related service plans and accommodations including; communication system personal care needs (i.e. feeding toileting) and delegated health care need as guided by the related service teams.

Minimum qualifications:

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma GED or equivalent preparation
Current Registered Behavior Technician from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) or in the process of obtaining that credential within 6 months of hire date
Two years of relevant and related work experience preferably as a Behavior Coach or Educational Assistant.
Ability to remain professional while working in stressful environments and situations.
Ability to communicate fluently in English in writing and speech.
Ability to use technology to collect and summarize data clearly and concisely.
Ability to complete appropriate Oregon State approved behavioral intervention training to carry out interventions.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid card.
Ability to uphold Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

Preferred qualifications:

Associates degree or a Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement
Valid Drivers License
Reliable Vehicle

Salary:Range 20/21* of the Classified Salary Schedule. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4depending on experience per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Range 20: $30.24 - $32.93 per hour starting salary depending on experience.
Range 21*:$31.80 - $34.57 per hour starting salary depending on experience.

CESD Classified Salary Schedule 2025-26
Range	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Step 6	Step 7	Step 8
20	$30.24	$30.78	$31.82	$32.93	$34.13	$35.26	$36.50	$37.76
21*	$31.80	$32.35	$33.46	$34.57	$35.80	$37.04	$38.33	$39.68

*Range 21 is for Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement.

Benefits:

Full medical dental and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off including paid holidays sick leave and other personal leave
Opportunities togrow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
Read more about our benefits here

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement or PERS. There are two components to PERS including the pension which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program or IAP which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

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Position Type:Classified/ClassifiedDate Posted:10/16/2025Location:Life Enrichment Education ProgramDate Available:As soon as practical Closing Date: 10/23/25Behavior Coach Life Enrichment Education Program Location: Firwood Elementary - 42900 SE Trubel Rd Sandy OR 97055 Schedule:8 hours per day / 5 ...