This position requires a pre-employment drug screen and background checksand is a District position
Job Title: Student Behavior Specialist Assistant (District-Wide)
Reports To: Special Education/Student Services Director
Evaluated By: Special Education/Student Services Director
Job Goal: The position supports students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs through the implementation of intervention plans and evidence-based support strategies. Services are provided district-wide across multiple schools and educational settings. Responsibilities include direct student support, staff coaching and consultation, skill-building assistance, and fostering positive student outcomes. The employee collaborates with teachers, specialists, and families to help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.
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High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education.
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of a two-year degree or coursework and experience.
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Demonstrate a compassionate, student-centered approach in all interactions and decision-making.
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Ability to work harmoniously, collaboratively, and as a team with educators, families, and community partners.
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Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), and establish and maintain positive working relationships.
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Ability to apply verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures while demonstrating initiative and self-direction.
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Ability to adjust priorities and approaches and demonstrate flexibility to meet the varying needs of students and schools.
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Maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior and safeguard the confidentiality of students, student records, and sensitive information while adhering to district policies and legal requirements.
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Directly implement positive behavioral interventions and supports for individual students and small groups to address emotional, social, and behavioral needs across the district.
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Provide behavioral consultation and coaching to staff, grounded in the belief that all students can learn and grow, emphasizing proactive, trauma-informed practices and interventions.
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Learn and implement evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, including Skills-Based Treatment (Teaching), Collaborative Problem Solving, Restorative Practices, and other evidence-based practices identified by the district.
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Ability to work effectively in environments supporting complex learning and physical disabilities and/or social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including high-intensity behavioral dysregulation, which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform the physically demanding requirements of the job.
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Create, conduct, and monitor data collection systems related to students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
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Under the general supervision of licensed educators, deliver training and professional development related to behavior interventions and strategies.
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Ability to follow specific protocols provided by a teacher, school specialist, or school nurse with students who require attention to basic feeding, personal hygiene needs, or medical procedures.
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Ability to adapt to various environments while maintaining strong organizational and time management skills.
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Demonstrated competence in using computers and technology systems for communication, data collection, reporting, and student support, and the ability to type accurately, operate standard office equipment such as a computer, copier, and word processor, and operate audio-visual equipment.
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Perform physical requirements, which may include:
A. Moderate degree of physical stamina.
B. Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
C. Physically restraining a student as needed, following appropriate training.
D. Possible exposure to bodily fluids while assisting students with using restrooms and tending to injury and illness. -
Maintain satisfactory attendance in accordance with District policy and regulations.
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Such alternatives to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Attend meetings and provide input in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
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Assist school teams in implementing and monitoring Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
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Support administration and licensed staff with the development of safety plans.
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Assist in supporting student learning and behavior in individual and small-group settings, often without direct supervision, and implement or adjust behavior intervention strategies as directed to support IEP goals and behavioral objectives.
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Provide for identified physical needs of students, such as toileting, feeding, checking for head lice, and other related needs.
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Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district’s discipline procedures, which may include physical restraint, physical movement, lifting, and carrying of students under training guidelines.
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Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and as requested by the supervisor.
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Immediately notify supervisors of safety concerns and maintain ongoing communication with teachers and the supervisor regarding student progress, behavior, and student needs, including specific issues or relevant information.
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Participate in crisis prevention and response efforts, including training alongside licensed staff.
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Participate in Systems of Support work, including universal, targeted, and intensive behavioral interventions.
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Partner with interdisciplinary behavior teams to support positive student behavior in schools.
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Take reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and secure learning environment while supervising students in and outside of classroom settings.
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Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, IEP meetings as needed related to behavior, parent conferences, and professional development activities.
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Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations related to general and special education services.
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Perform clerical functions and maintain accurate files and records in accordance with district procedures.
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Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:
Possess and maintain a valid First Aid Card/CPR.- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care Certification.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, insurance and provide own transportation.
- Preemployment drug screening.
Bilingual Applicants are encouraged to apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
