Behavior Interventionist Douglas Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 0-6)

Behavior Interventionist Douglas Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education(Ages 0-6)190 work day calendar / 8 hours per day / 5 days per week

JOB SUMMARY: The Behavior Interventionist works with assigned districts and/or classrooms and program staff to provide support within districts and/or classrooms for students and program-wide systems that promote academic and social success for students. Depending on program priorities, Behavior Interventionist duties might include: Program-wide and classroom and individual teacher and student coaching for conflict resolution skills; Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)/Trauma Informed Practices; Conscious Discipline, or other curriculum to promote student skills. Short-term groups or individual support for the development of age appropriate study, play or learning skills; or students in transition (divorce, grief etc.) may be offered. Support for students in crisis including risk assessments and Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans are also available.

The successful candidate will communicate and coach effective strategies across student environments including on occasion the students home. The Behavior Interventionist will assist the school and/or program in creating linkages for students and families with community resources including Mental Health or other programs that support students.

DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. This position will work with special needs children ages 0-6.Provides consultative and direct services to local school district and or early childhood program staff with regard to teaching and modeling the implementation of PBIS/Trauma Informed Practices, Conscious Discipline, or other program wide methodology to promote positive behaviors and/or conflict resolution skills. Develops and recommends plans, interventions, or strategies using assessment data, observations, and relevant medical and developmental history. Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and related Behavior Intervention Plans and provides training for implementation. Conducts appropriate conferences with teachers, parents, and other agencies regarding student assessments and the implementation of intervention strategies. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.TO APPLY: Begin the application process by visit www.douglasesd.k12.or.us/jobsBenefits: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. Application Deadline: 03/18/22 at 5:00 pm Starting Salary: $43,887 – $75,630Background Check Conducted Douglas ESD celebrates and supports employees of color.

As we strive to become one of the most ethnically and racially diverse professional organizations in Southwest Oregon, persons of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.