Behavior Support Facilitator - Knott Creek

Multnomah Education Service • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Knott Creek school is a separate public school that provides individualized instruction and specialized support services for youth in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade who have been referred to a separate public school placement due to chronic behavioral challenges in the general education setting. Knott Creek school serves an ethnically diverse student population and seeks candidates with experience working in racially and ethnically diverse settings. At Knott Creek we strongly value hiring staff who reflect the diversity of our students. Candidates who already hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or higher) and are interested in pursuing a Special Education or other teaching or professional license/credential through our Multnomah Educators Rising program are strongly encouraged to apply. Sponsorship and on-site mentorship can be provided by Knott Creek school and MESD.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children, adolescents or young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with student, staff and parents.
• Ability to make sound emergency or crisis decisions and effectively work with students in a high stress environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions, follow through on classroom plans, and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, peers, related services, leadership and other MESD and local school district personnel and other agency partners.
• Ability to perform data collection and recording of tasks and/or behavior.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and practice of evidence-based behavior strategies and the ability to explain these to others and model implementation.
• Maintain excellent daily attendance.
• Valid driver's license available for possible on the job use.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in positive behavior support strategies preferred.
• Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Behavioral Health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional and behavioral materials for the purpose of providing activities and materials that facilitate student learning and performance within the building and campus-wide.
• Assist students by using behavioral strategies for the purpose of teaching appropriate social behaviors in accordance with student's social and behavioral targeted learning goals.
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis minimization techniques on a daily basis in order to maintain the safety of students and colleagues.
• Assist 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 and/or school administrators.
• Perform any delegated health procedures, processes or duties as deemed appropriate from a health professional (UAP - Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Assist students with adaptive and self-care needs as required for the purpose of maximizing their independence and assimilation within the school environment.
• Communicate 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.
• Gather, compile and prepare data of student performance in academic and social activities for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress on identified goals.
• Communicate and meet regularly with staff 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 (including case management and possible home visits).

Benefits

• District pays full medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents.
• Two medical insurance plan options: Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Moda or Kaiser, or Opt-Out option.
• MESD pays employee's 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution.
• Paid holidays, sick leave and personal time off.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED