Behavior Consultant

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0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar Temporary for the remainder of the 23-24 FY with the possibility of becoming a regular licensed position Location: Currently assigned to Scio as the home base (.
5 FTE), Sweet Home (.
4 FTE) and the remaining (.
1 FTE) supporting CPI Training across the region Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Application process Applications are available at https://www.
lblesd.
k12.
or.
us/employment A complete application consists of Online Application Resume Cover letter Three current letters of reference Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process) Copy of License Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background.
We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact the Executive Human Resource Officer, Kate Marrone: kate.
marrone@lblesd.
k12.
or.
us.
to discuss your application.
Behavior Consultant – Strategic Partnerships for Student Success Classification: Licensed 190-day Calendar Reports to: Director of Strategic Partnerships for Student Success FSLA Status: Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW Impactful, meaningful and rewarding work is what this role provides every day.
When students experience social, emotional and behavioral challenges they struggle, and sometimes suffer, in all aspects of their lives.
This crucial role offers support to students and families within their educational environment in hopes of securing a stable footing to support them both inside and outside the school building.
The consultant offers our districts assistance to build systems providing a full continuum of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports to support a safe, welcoming learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Valid Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) as a School Counselor, School Psychologist, Special Education endorsement or in a comparable and applicable field.
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Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, behavioral science, special education or equivalent and corresponding professional licensure; Master’s Degree preferred.
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Direct experience with students who have social, emotional or behavioral challenges and their families.
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Skills for providing consultation to schools, families and community agencies regarding the needs of these students.
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Successful experience with the practice and application of individual, family and group therapy techniques 6.
Experience understanding and navigating community level systems for serving children and families 7.
Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION This position has the following expectations and requisite abilities.
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Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
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Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
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Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
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Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
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Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
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Maintain regular attendance at work.
Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
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Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
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Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
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Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position.
The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.
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Provide itinerant student support services to local school districts regarding positive youth development and management of students with moderate to severe social, emotional, behavioral challenges, as assigned.
Implement programs and services which reflect current research and best practice.
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Provide student focused services, including taking the lead on the development of FBA's and BSP's as well as support for plan implementation.
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Consult with teams regarding data collection and plan fidelity, to support progress monitoring for students with moderate to severe behavior related issues.
May include: teacher strategies, home strategies, school strategies, and supporting teachers in the development of IEP goals 4.
As requested, provide direct individual or group service for identified students.
Provide staff consultation, classroom presentations and participation on building level teams, district level teams, IEP teams, and 504 teams.
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Assist school teams or may be required to take the lead in the preparation of records, reports, recommendations, correspondence and facilitating meetings as necessary and/or directed.
Collect and record data related to services provided and outcomes achieved.
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Provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and coaching to district and school staff in relation to providing best practice approaches to serving students at risk of school failure and integrate services around crisis response, behavioral safety assessment, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), classroom behavior management, etc.
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Provide training, support or leadership in the development of safety plans for students engaging in threatening behavior patterns, and students displaying problematic sexual behavior in the school setting, i.
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, Student Threat Assessment (STAT), Sexual Incident Response (SIRC).
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Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, tribes and municipal governments.
Act as liaison between the LBL, constituent districts, and social service agencies as appropriate.
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Create cooperative and harmonious relationships with districts, co-workers and supervisors.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.
0 FTE) based on the current school year Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability Health Insurance Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance Monthly premium deducted pre-tax LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans Flexible Spending Accounts Carriers offered are: Moda Kaiser Willamette Dental Group Retirement PERS – Public Employee Retirement System For more information visit: state.
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us LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee Personal Leave Up to 24 hours Sick Leave Up to 80 hours Sick Leave Bank Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury Professional Development Opportunities LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite Includes workshops, conferences and mentorship programs Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept.
of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept.
of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.