Oregon Public Schools - Clackamas, OR
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About the position
The LEEP Behavior Specialist works with a variety of stakeholders including students, their families, classroom teaching staff, related service professionals, administration, district partners and community partners to promote student access to high quality educational environments, curriculum and pedagogical strategies. The Specialist works to design and implement inclusive practices that increase student access to learning opportunities across environments including school, community and home, while using and implementing evidence-based behavior support and intervention strategies for students experiencing complex disabilities and challenging behavior. The Specialist provides professional development activities for staff and community and district partners in inclusive practices that include support for students with challenging behavior using knowledge and skills the Clackamas ESD has selected as its prevention and crisis response system.
Responsibilities
- Informs the further development of program needs in collaboration with other related service members to create a highly skilled and comprehensive integrated model of service.
- Develops and maintains a system for the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Develops and maintains a differentiated system of Professional Development that includes positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
- Works directly with students in the classroom providing services that include modeling, coaching, problem solving and responding to crisis management.
- Assists with the development of a Universal Design for Learning framework that embeds Assistive Technology (AT).
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive Positive Behavior Support Program and Crisis Intervention Program.
- Develops and maintains a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that includes a triage system for timely and effective interventions.
- Develops and maintains a data system that informs the development of appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Represents the CESD LEEP program and demonstrates effective instructional and behavioral coaching skills.
- Maintains all current certifications that include physical management.
- Uses a trauma-informed mindset as their guide in supporting students, staff and parents.
Requirements
- Five years recent successful experience supporting students with complex developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder in a school setting.
- Master Level degree or higher in a behavior analyst certification board (BACB) approved field or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Ability to acquire and maintain a type of physical management certification approved by CESD at the trainer level.
- Knowledge about effective school-based behavior supports for students who qualify for special education.
- Collaborative consultation skills which focus on meeting the needs of the student experiencing behavioral challenges.
- Ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings.
- Ability to effectively engage in a variety of team-based service delivery, planning, decision making, and problem solving.
- Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Oregon Teaching License with Special Education Endorsement.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution.
- 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 to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements.
