Behavior Support Specialist 26-27 School Year

The Pendleton School District has openings for a Behavior Support Specialist

Benefits:Medical Dental Vision(District contributes $1960) $50k Life and Accidental Death Insurance.

PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Behavior Support Specialist

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR School Principal

GENERAL DUTIES

Provide behavior support through prevention interventions and responsive actions to K-12 staff and students. Conduct behavioral observations and evaluations provide behavioral consultation and professional development training to District staff and regularly attend school meetings. Build capacity in assistants to serve students and staff in school buildings. A team member on the school counseling team. Collaborate and cooperate with other educational professionals to best serve students needs and district goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Masters degree in Special Education School Psychology Counseling Social Work or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role successfully.
2. A valid Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position
3. A valid Oregon Drivers license and reliable transportation for on the job travel
4. Experience and expertise in student behavior management collaborative problem solving staff development
5. The ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization
6. Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers administrators and parents in a variety of settings
7. The physical ability to assist staff in physical management of students in crisis
8. The ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
9. The ability to work harmoniously with others
10. The ability to maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff and District patrons
11. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to present effectively to large groups
12. Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications including but not limited to email and systems applications
13. The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct behavioral assessments and Functional Behavioral Assessments for students both disabled and non disabled
2. Assist and support building and District staff and parents in the development implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plans
3. Facilitate team processes including problem solving pre-referral intervention and IEP development for special needs students
4. Provide technical assistance to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavior disorders and interventions
5. Design and lead Professional Development
6. Coordinate District family and community resources to integrate services for students
7. Participate on schools Student Study Teams IEP and 504 teams as needed
8. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Districts goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

1. Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
3. Have regular and punctual attendance
4. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
5. Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority

Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students staff and District patrons

Terms of Employment:Salary and work year as determined by the administration and in accordance with Board policy individual work agreements and the collective bargaining agreement. Supervisor will consider individual training experience and specific needs in making staff assignments.

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list if responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or 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 deems advisable.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Pendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal Page 3 of 3 opportunity to education and employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion marital status handicap or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal state and local laws regulations and executive orders. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Michelle Jensen Affirmative Action Officer 107 NW 10th Pendleton OR 97801. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-.

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