March 14, 2023

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

2022/2023 School Year

Special Services

District Position/Brentwood Location

Compass Behavior Intervention Teacher

Monday – Friday/11:45am – 3:30pm

.5 FTE/Continuing

**Position location is dependent upon student need. Locations will be assigned yearly and are subject to change.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Special Educator Compass Behavior Support Teacher will work to support students with behavioral disabilities within a school wide intervention system. Special Education Teachers in this position will be a critical member of a collaborative intervention team that will collectively make decisions regarding how to meet the needs of students, specifically those with behavioral challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement positive educational approach by providing a safe, positive and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning
• Implement a multi-tiered system of support for behavior within the classroom
• Work cooperatively with others in achieving common goals supporting Professional Learning Communities
• Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Washington State Special Education Law.
• Develop, implement, and review the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and related services, accommodations, and modifications as required by state and federal law for students who qualify for special education services. This includes writing goals and objectives for identified needs using standardized and classroom based assessment data.
• Provide for large and small group individualized instruction in order to address the academic and behavioral needs of each individual student.
• Provide and ensure opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward behavior learning goals.
• Progress Monitor using approved, research-based tools for each goal area and report progress as required by law and district expectations and as stated in the students’ IEPs.
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modification/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives.
• Act as case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team.
• Utilize support staff as part of a team specifically in working with students who face behavior challenges
• Provide training, management, direction, and support to team members assisting students facing behavior challenges
• Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust behavior intervention plans for students according to results from functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and in collaboration with the school team (special education team or general school leadership team).
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all intervention strategies and techniques including communicating information on student progress.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide and/or arrange for the successful transition of students to multiple general education settings.
• Facilitate and assist school staff in the systematic use of crisis intervention strategies and techniques, including crisis cycle, de-escalation, emergency response, escorting, and restraint.
• Work within a school wide system to provide behavioral support and coaching to students and staff.
• Participate in MTSS / Tier III intervention team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators of the Mead School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State teaching certificate in special education and with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate.
• Ability to articulate and implement Washington State Standards for the relevant content area.
• Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students.
• Demonstrates understanding of the essential components within state and federal laws as they apply to Special Education, 504 Plans and General Education.
• Experience managing Special Education caseload.
• Demonstrates concise and effective written and oral communication.
• Demonstrates proficiency in designing and implementing plans for students with significant social delays, autism, or other behavior challenges within a variety of settings including general education and special education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective learning strategies, legal trends, and best practices in General Education and Special Education.
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully with students, with staff, and multicultural community.
• Demonstrates interest in and evidence of continued personal and professional growth.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning including the ability to develop professionally in areas of the school and district focus.
• Experience with MTSS/RTI.
• Knowledge of Best Practices around Inclusion.

DESIRED CRITERIA:

• Experience in differentiating instruction for students with disabilities.
• Experience working in a Behavior Support -program or with students who present behavioral challenges.
• Experience in PBIS.
• Direct instruction, data collection, behavior management, analysis skills and classroom experience with behaviorally disabled students, preferred.
• Background in Behavior Education or work in a related field.
• Formal training in Right Response or MANDT.
• Willingness to work with outside agencies to provide student and family support.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A person working in this position will exert 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee may also be required to work at elevated heights and climb ladders. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Education Association (MEA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/apps/pages/Human_Resources/. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/apps/pages/Board_Policies/

The salary range for teachers in the Mead School District is between $50,183 and $109,091 per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full term shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance Each employee shall earn five (5) annual leave days per year. Employees less than 1.0 FTE will receive a prorated share of annual leave based on their percentage of FTE.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over the school year are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

APPLICATION:

Mead School District Certificated Employees, on a continuing contract, interested in this position need to apply for this position via Quick Links>Applicants to be connected to the online application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile, on or before 11:59PM, March 21, 2023.

All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Stacey Vivit at the District Administration Building or email stacey.vivit@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59PM, March 21, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

If your WA State teaching certificate is in the application process or your permit is pending, you can still be considered for positions.

• In Lieu of a current Placement File you may submit 3-5 Letters of Recommendation (current and dated within the last 3 years).

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org , (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010

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