Behavior Team Support Specialist, 6.5 hrs/day (.8125 FTE), Part Time, Perm

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• Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree, or two years of post-high school education. The education requirement may be substituted at the sole discretion of the District by successfully passing the Paraprofessional assessment.
• Able to be certified or to become certified in first aid, CPR, and/or operation of defibrillators.
• Able to participate in advance training for instructional and behavior intervention methodologies.
• Able to be trained in specialized physical management and intervention systems.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Capacity to maintain composure in environments with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Able to assist and support students experiencing emotional difficulties.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions while demonstrating appropriate initiative.
• Knowledge of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Possess effective and accurate command of the English language.
• Able to organize and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of office and computer equipment and use of standard office software and student information system software.

• Bachelor Degree in an appropriate and related field of study.
• Two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children in an educational setting.
• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Knowledge of or willingness to receive advance training regarding Down syndrome, Autism, multiple disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, and other areas of special education.

• Model and train staff on academic and behavioral interventions based on specialized training.
• Provides coaching under the direction of a Behavior Specialist on disability awareness and trauma-informed approaches according to Mandt principles.
• Train building staff on behavior management techniques, de-escalation skills, and approved escorts.
• Supports tracking the behavior management training for the district and monitoring when re-certification is needed.
• Transfer knowledge and skills to building-based personnel to ensure continuity of student support.
• Implement behavior support plans while training staff on proper execution and documentation.
• Support development of student social and life skills in various educational contexts.
• May be assigned to various locations throughout the school year for changes in one-onone support of students.
• Provides complex assistance with toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene for students requiring such support.
• Teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Implement and train others on individualized behavioral, physical and occupational therapy plans.
• Apply approved de-escalation and intervention techniques for students at risk of harming themselves or others.
• Provides instructional support in various group settings, and one-on-one situations.
• Document student behavior and progress to support educational planning.
• Escort students between activities and locations as needed, including potential bus supervision.
• Oversees student safety during various school activities and transitions.
• Maintain strict student confidentiality in all communications with students, parents and staff.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Planning, scheduling, and performing regular district-wide, small group training sessions on methods of managing students behavior based on behavior management and intervention systems.
• Training administrative, licensed and classified instructional staff in physical restraint and non-physical behavior interventions.
• Provide ongoing information to trainees about behavior interventions and physical restraint applications
• Adapt to changing student needs and assignments throughout the school year.

North Clackamas Schools