Job Details

Position Type:
Student Behavioral Health and Wellness - Licensed

Date Posted:
5/21/2025

Location:
Jackson County

Closing Date:
Open until filled Southern Oregon Education Service is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work within a multi-tiered system of behavioral and mental health supports in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties. This position will serve component districts as part of their tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention supports, as well as provide training within our region in support of student success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing effective behavioral intervention strategies for youth in a variety of educational settings, as well as:

• A background in working with youth experiencing significant mental health and behavioral barriers in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
• The belief that all students can and will learn when given the appropriate tools and support.
• The ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a large team of professionals working together to ensure the success of youth in every setting.
• The ability to provide custom-tailored individual and group training to a variety of educational personnel as needed to successfully support the reintegration of youth into less restrictive settings, such as general education classrooms at neighborhood schools.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Behavior Support Specialist

Position Goal: Provide consultation, training, and interventions to address emotional, behavioral, and social disorders and to increase students' success in educational environments.

Essential Functions:

1. Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to establish a shared plan of action and coordinate instructional and intervention activities.
2. Evaluate performance of communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills.
3. Collaboratively develop IEPs to address emotional, social, and behavioral needs with parents and school personnel.
4. Participate in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
5. Provide individual and small group instruction related to IEP goals.
6. Develop and implement positive behavioral intervention strategies, classroom rules, and individual and group management programs.
7. Plan and direct systematic observation and recording procedures related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
8. Organize, analyze, and interpret data in relation to current student performance, behavior targets, progress toward emotional, behavioral, and social goals, and instructional/curriculum strategies.
9. Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop and participate in the implementation of behavior support plans (BSPs) and crisis intervention plans (CIPs).
10. Complete all required paperwork regarding the use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and restraint/seclusion procedures.
11. Provide behavioral consultation to classroom staff and recommend, design, and implement alternative interventions.
12. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
13. Train classroom staff in targeted intervention strategies and data collection procedures.
14. Train, coordinate, provide modeling, coaching, observation, and feedback, and gather data regarding the job performance of Educational Assistant(s).
15. Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with ESD, local district, and community agency staff.
16. Participate in professional growth activities.
17. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
18. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
19. Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.

Minimum Prerequisites:

1. TSPC licensure (Oregon Handicapped Learner, Severely Handicapped Learner, Speech/ Language Pathology, School Psychology endorsed license, or related field) or ODE authorization.
2. Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university.
3. Knowledge and experience with children with disabilities who have challenging behaviors and applicable intervention strategies.
4. Demonstrated competence regarding the use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instruction and support.
5. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
6. Ability to obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.

LOCATION: In person, at assigned school(s) in Jackson County.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 1.0 FTE / 190 Day (academic year)
SALARY RANGE: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $62,844.54 - $98,865.34 for 2024-2025 school year. 2025-2026 rate will increase based on outcome of bargaining.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements
The following physical requirements are essential functions of this position:

1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 hrs/day
2. Sit: 1-4 hrs/day
3. Drive: 1-4 hrs/day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Frequently
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Limited
9. Pulling: Limited
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
12. Lifting (l25-50 lbs): Limited
13. Lifting (50-75 lbs): Limited
14. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Limited

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.