Behavior Specialist - Cascade Academy - 25 / 26 School Year

Description

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.

Qualifications : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Master’s Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent

2. Successful experience with the practices and application of behavior intervention techniques, social skills development, effective communication with students, and consultation strategies with staff

3. Direct experience with students who have emotional and behavioral problems

4. Appropriate Oregon TSPC Certification or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification

5. Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to NWRESD preferred

6. Valid driver’s license, vehicle available for use on the job, and accompanying automobile insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills

3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations

4. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

5. Demonstrated ability to work with schools, districts and other partners

6. Ability to make decisions independently and to use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks following overall policies and objectives

7. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities

Essential Functions : Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned . The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Conduct observations as needed to assist with the evaluation of the student’s behavior and social skill level

B. Complete or assist in the preparation of records, reports, recommendations, and correspondence as necessary

C. 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

D. 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

E. Participate in IEP meetings to determine appropriate Individual Education Programs and placement for eligible students

F. Coordinate activities with other staff or appropriate IEP implementation

G. Develop and implement social skills programs

H. Implement or assist with appropriate student discipline and crisis intervention

I. Consult with local school district staff regarding transition support for students returning to a home school environment

J. Refer to and consult, as needed, with community agencies to coordinate individual services for students and / or families

K. Obtain and maintain skills in one or more of Oregon’s approved de-escalation systems, including obtaining certification to become a certified trainer

L. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Note : The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.