Behavior Support Facilitator - Knott Creek

Department: Student Services Program: Special Education Reports to: Building Administrator Classification: Classified Represented Days/Hours: 190 days/7 hours per day Interview Schedule: Interviews offered on a rolling basis Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible ABOUT: Knott Creek school is a separate public school that provides individualized instruction and specialized support services for youth in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade who have been referred to a separate public school placement due to chronic behavioral challenges in the general education setting. Knott Creek school serves an ethnically diverse student population and seeks candidates with experience working in racially and ethnically diverse settings. At Knott Creek, we strongly value hiring staff who reflect the diversity of our students. Candidates who already hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or higher) and are interested in pursuing a Special Education or other teaching or professional license/credential through our Multnomah Educators Rising program are strongly encouraged to apply. Sponsorship and on-site mentorship can be provided by Knott Creek school and MESD. POSITION PURPOSE: A Behavior Support Facilitator will play a key role in the implementation of student behavioral and instructional support plans and monitor student behavior and performance. The Behavior Support Facilitator's daily work is within a classroom setting directly supporting students and assisting the teacher with instruction, learning, behavior interventions, strategies, and supports. ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Equity: Lead and support regional equity initiatives. Vision: Lead with vision, follow-through, and student focus. Trust: Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness. Communication: Communicate in an inclusive, effective, and collaborative manner. Personal Qualities: Be respectful, excel in customer service, caring, humble, and courageous. Agency-wide perspective: Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services. Attendance: Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students, peers, and programming outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare instructional and behavioral materials for the purpose of providing activities and materials that facilitate student learning and performance within the building and campus-wide. Assist students by using behavioral strategies for the purpose of teaching appropriate social behaviors in accordance with students' social and behavioral targeted learning goals. Utilize de-escalation and crisis minimization techniques on a daily basis in order to maintain the safety of students and colleagues. Assist students in groups or on an individual basis with specific behavioral strategies, interventions, instructional tasks, and/or specific student goals for the purpose of supporting their individual development and growth. Work collaboratively and effectively with lead behavior support facilitators, behavior consultants, teachers, and/or school administrators. Perform any delegated health procedures, processes, or duties as deemed appropriate from a health professional (UAP - Unlicensed Assistive Personnel). Assist students with adaptive and self-care needs as required for the purpose of maximizing their independence and assimilation within the school environment. Communicate with teachers and other members of the instructional team regarding students' daily progress for the purpose of assessing students' instructional and behavioral progress. Gather, compile and prepare data of student performance in academic and social activities for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress on identified goals. Communicate and meet regularly with staff to discuss students' progress and develop student-specific behavior interventions that are developmentally appropriate. Implement and model alternative communication strategies with students (e.g., use of assistive technology) for the purpose of teaching students to effectively communicate. Participate in training for the purpose of learning new skills relevant to working with students with disabilities. Perform a variety of clerical duties for the purpose of supporting the educational program and specific classroom requirements. Maintain regular and timely attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned (including case management and possible home visits). WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a special education environment. Work may involve implementing crisis prevention/intervention protocols, and may involve a risk of injury, exposure to contagious diseases, verbally and physically hostile students, and other adverse conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, staff, and parents. Exercise careful judgment, diplomacy, and tact in the performance of all duties. Ability to make sound emergency or crisis decisions and effectively work with students in a high-stress environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow directions, follow through on classroom plans, and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, peers, related services, leadership, and other MESD and local school district personnel and other agency partners. Ability to perform data collection and recording of tasks and/or behavior. Ability to work independently. Knowledge and practice of evidence-based behavior strategies and the ability to explain these to others and model implementation. Maintain excellent daily attendance. Valid driver's license available for possible on-the-job use. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum of 2 years experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults with behavioral and mental health challenges. Experience in positive behavior support strategies preferred. Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Behavioral Health, or related field preferred. BENEFITS: District pays full medical, dental, and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents. Two medical insurance plan options: Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Moda or Kaiser, or Opt-Out option. MESD pays employee's 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution. Paid holidays, sick leave, and personal time off. Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-08