Therapeutic Intervention Coach: Heron Creek

Clackamas Education Service District • West Linn, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Intervention Coach (TIC) works to create therapeutic settings for students from kindergarten through age 21 who have emotional and educational disabilities. The position is responsible for providing individual and small-group skill-building. The TIC must be able to collect and chart behavioral data and communicate with teachers and therapists regarding student management issues and behavioral problems. The TIC has the required experience and ability to fulfill the position functions and to train others in each of these areas across settings and student populations, building capacity in districts and schools.

Requirements

• Associates degree (AA) in a related field from an accredited University. A combination of coursework and five (5) years of experience in a behavioral classroom or program may be accepted in lieu of an AA degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in a behavioral classroom or program
• Ability to not personalize threatening behavior by students (verbal and physical)
• Ability to work effectively with therapists and teachers to form interventions based on behavioral data and to help put those interventions into practice
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, contract management and database software, e-mail and the Internet
• Ability to complete appropriate Oregon State-approved behavioral intervention training, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) to carry out therapeutic interventions
• Ability to complete a tier 1 and tier 2 CPS certificate program within 18 months of hire date
• Ability to coach staff in CESD and Heron Creek approved programing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR card and First Aid card
• Ability to obtain and maintain Type 10 vehicle certification
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding information about students and staff
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited University
• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing programs, activities, and intervention strategies to promote positive student behavior to include a working knowledge of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model
• Collects and reviews data related to behavior support and individual education plans (IEPs)
• Summarizes data for use by the educational support teams
• Creates and implements individual contracts and safety plans with students
• Responds to students' escalated behavior in a manner consistent with students' behavior support plans, safety plans, program philosophy, and CESD Board policies
• Assists therapists, school staff, and parents/guardians in developing student therapeutic interventions
• Facilitates student groups to teach transfer of skills in multiple settings (e.g., cafeteria, playground, bus, and community)
• Communicates clearly and positively with staff, specialists and administrators
• Generates written correspondence and reports that are well organized and grammatically correct, and provides required and requested documentation such as student progress and other monitoring data

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree