Behavior Support Specialist 26-27 School Year

Pendleton Sd 16•Pendleton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pendleton School District has openings for a Behavior Support Specialist for the 26-27 School Year. This role provides behavior support through prevention, interventions, and responsive actions to K-12 staff and students. The specialist will conduct behavioral observations and evaluations, provide behavioral consultation and professional development training to District staff, and regularly attend school meetings. A key aspect of this role is building capacity in assistants to serve students and staff in school buildings, and functioning as a team member on the school counseling team. The specialist will collaborate and cooperate with other educational professionals to best serve students' needs and district goals.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the role successfully.
A valid Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position.
A valid Oregon Driver’s license and reliable transportation for on the job travel.
Experience and expertise in student behavior management, collaborative problem solving, staff development.
The ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization.
Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents, in a variety of settings.
The physical ability to assist staff in physical management of students in crisis.
The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
The ability to work harmoniously with others.
The ability to maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District patrons.
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to present effectively to large groups.
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications.
The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District.

Responsibilities

Provide behavior support through prevention, interventions and responsive actions to K-12 staff and students.
Conduct behavioral observations and evaluations.
Provide behavioral consultation and professional development training to District staff.
Regularly attend school meetings.
Build capacity in assistants to serve students and staff in school buildings.
Act as a team member on the school counseling team.
Collaborate and cooperate with other educational professionals to best serve students needs and district goals.
Conduct behavioral assessments and Functional Behavioral Assessments for students both disabled and non disabled.
Assist and support building and District staff and parents in the development, implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plans.
Facilitate team processes including problem solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for special needs students.
Provide technical assistance to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavior disorders and interventions.
Design and lead Professional Development.
Coordinate District, family and community resources to integrate services for students.
Participate on school’s Student Study Teams, IEP and 504 teams, as needed.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.