What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOESD - Behavior Support Specialist position at Southern Oregon Education Service District?
Position Type :
Student Behavioral Health and Wellness - Licensed
Date Posted : 11 / 26 / 2024
Location : Jackson County
Closing Date :
Open until filled Southern Oregon Education Service is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work within a multi-tiered system of behavioral and mental health supports in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties. This position will serve component districts as part of their tier 1, 2 and 3 intervention supports, as well as provide training within our region in support of student success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing effective behavioral intervention strategies for youth in a variety of educational settings, as well as :
- A background in working with youth experiencing significant mental health and behavioral barriers in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
- The belief that all students can and will learn when given the appropriate tools and support.
- The ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a large team of professionals working together to ensure the success of youth in every setting.
- The ability to provide custom-tailored individual and group training to a variety of educational personnel as needed to successfully support reintegration of youth into less restrictive settings such as general education classrooms at neighborhood schools.
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Behavior Support Specialist
Position Goal : Provide consultation, training, and interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and social disorders and to increase students' success in educational environments.
Essential Functions :
Minimum Prerequisites :
LENGTH OF POSITION : 190 Day (academic year)
SALARY RANGE : Per Collective Bargaining Agreement : $62,844.54 - $98,865.34 for 2024-2025 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Department Administrator
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over) :
Options :
Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position :
1. Stand / Walk : 1-4 hrs / day
2. Sit : 1-4 hrs / day
3. Drive : 1-4 hrs / day
4. Bending : Occasionally
5. Squat : Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs : Frequently
7. Single Grasping : Frequently
8. Pushing : Limited
9. Pulling : Limited
10. Fine Manipulation : Frequently
11. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.) : Frequently
12. Lifting (l25-50 lbs) : Limited
13. Lifting (50-75 lbs) : Limited
14. Lifting (75-100 lbs) : Limited
Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of 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 it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Salary : $2,045
