Regulation Skills Coordinator (TOSA) - Districtwide

This posting is for two positions for the 2023-2024 school year.

Position Description:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is seeking a Regulation Skills Coordinator to provide services for students in grades K-21, with a focus on primary schools. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Regulation Skills Coordinator will work with school teams to develop and implement research/evidence based behavior interventions to produce positive behavioral and self-regulation change in students. The focus will be on leading, coaching, and collaborating with teams in the development of interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates, models and coaches intervention plans across multiple school teams
• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in positive behavioral supports, behavioral data collection, analysis, and support planning for the purpose of building capacity and establishing effective interventions for students
• Works effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.
• Understands and uses evidenced based practices for students with disabilities (e.g. collaborative problem solving, assistive technology, visual supports, video modeling, social skills, etc)
• The Regulation Skills Coordinator would become a trainer in our district adopted nonviolent crisis intervention program, providing professional learning and context specific refreshers for colleagues. Restraint and/or seclusion are safety responses utilized as a last resort when risk is high and when less restrictive interventions would not be effective.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education with an emphasis on learners supporting neurodivergent learners who are experiencing dysregulation.
• Minimum three years recent experience with neurodiverse learners
• Experience in developing positive behavior support plans, visual supports, and programs to enhance communication skills.
• Experience in teaching social interaction and play skills.
• Knowledge of current research and range of educational practices
• Hold appropriate TSPC licensure.
• Implementation of knowledge and best practice in the education of students with autism spectrum disorder and behavior challenge.
• Knowledge of and skill in teaching the general curriculum. Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse
• Direct experience with students with autism spectrum disorder and students who have experienced dysregulation across age ranges and across various levels.
• Training for professionals, paraprofessionals, and community members. Interagency networking and collaboration.
• Current knowledge of assistive technology.

A teacher in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission and six guiding vision themes:

How do we create learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people for the world?

Six Guiding Vision Themes

• Demonstrates personal and academic excellence;
• Provides a personalized education to improve student performance;
• Establishes community partnerships and expands the classroom beyond the school;
• Creates a circle of support for each student;
• Educates the whole person-intellectually, emotionally, physically, and ethically;
• Integrates technology in daily living.

Community and District Information:

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nestled within two thriving cities, West Linn and Wilsonville, within the rural area of Clackamas County. Both communities have a strong legacy of support for their schools, music and arts endeavors, and the overall well-being of their patrons. The school district and surrounding communities have experienced steady, constant growth over the past three decades. The estimated student population of the District as of February 2023 is 9,100.

It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.