Behavior Assistant - Meadowlark Academy SEL Classroom at Lewis and Clark Elementary (St. Helens School District)

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Behavior Assistant

Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools

Location: Meadowlark Academy at Lewis & Clark Elementary - St. Helens School District

Reports To: Principal

Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range F

$22.13 - $26.45 per hour; DOE

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FTE: 0.9375 FTE

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

General Description

In alignment with the NWRESD’s mission statement, this Behavior Assistant position will serve students

ranging from K-12th grade who experience social, emotional, and behavioral-learning needs.

This position will support the implementation of individualized behavior support plans, collect

data needed to complete functional behavior assessments and progress monitoring. This

position requires behavior intervention skills such as proactive strategies, reinforcement, and

de-escalation.

Qualifications: 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.

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults with
  
  

behavioral and mental health challenges.

• Safety care training required
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required
• Experience in positive behavior support strategies preferred
• Completion of post-secondary courses in Psychology, Child Development, Special
  
  

Education, Behavioral Health, or related field preferred

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

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 work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee
• Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position
• 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.

• Prepare instructional and behavioral materials for the purpose of providing activities and
  
  

materials that facilitate student learning and performance within the building and

campuswide.

• Assists students by using behavioral strategies for the purpose of teaching appropriate
  
  

social behaviors in accordance with student’s social and behavioral targeted learning

goals.

• Utilizes de-escalation and crisis minimization techniques on a daily basis in order to
  
  

maintain the safety of students and colleagues.

• Assists students in groups or on an individual basis with specific behavioral strategies,
  
  

interventions, instructional tasks and/or specific student goals for the purpose of

supporting their individual development and growth.

• Work collaboratively and effectively with lead behavior support facilitators, behavior
  
  

consultants, teachers, instructional assistants, and/or school administrators.

• Communicates with teachers and other members of the instructional team regarding
  
  

student’s daily progress for the purpose of assessing student’s instructional and

behavioral progress

• Gathers, compiles and prepares data of student performance in academic and social
  
  

activities for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress on identified goals.

• Contributes regularly to staffing meetings to discuss student’s progress and develop
  
  

student specific behavior interventions that are developmentally appropriate.

• Implement and model alternative communication strategies with students (e.g., use of
  
  

assistive technology) for the purpose of teaching students to effectively communicate.

• Participate in training for the purpose of learning new skills relevant to working with
  
  

students with disabilities.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties for the purpose of supporting the educational
  
  

program and specific classroom requirements.

• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Under the direction of a licensed staff member, support professional development and
  
  

coaching to other classified staff

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

FRONTLINE JOB ID: 3215

FISCAL CONTROL CODE(S): 3524