Behavior Specialist - Meadowlark Academy - St. Helens - 26/27 School Year - PART TIME

About the role

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.

Reports To

Program Administrator

Compensation

Licensed Salary Schedule, Per negotiated contract (Range: $56,530 – $104,459 annually; DOE)

Schedule

1.0 FTE — 8 hours per day

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate Oregon TSPC Certification or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification.
• Direct experience with students who have emotional and behavioral problems.
• Successful experience with the practices and application of behavior intervention techniques, social skills development, effective communication with students, and consultation strategies with staff.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to NWRESD preferred.
• Valid Drivers License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word).
• Ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• 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.

Essential Functions

• Conduct observations as needed to assist with the evaluation of the students behavior and social skill level.
• Complete or assist in the preparation of records, reports, recommendations, and correspondence as necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in IEP meetings to determine appropriate Individual Education Programs and placement for eligible students.
• Coordinate activities with other staff for appropriate IEP implementation.
• Develop and implement social skills programs.
• Implement or assist with appropriate student discipline and crisis intervention.
• Consult with local school district staff regarding transition support for students returning to a home school environment.
• Refer to and consult, as needed, with community agencies to coordinate individual services for students and/or families.
• Obtain and maintain skills in one or more of Oregon’s approved de-escalation systems, including obtaining certification to become a certified trainer.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.