Behavior Support Specialist K-8
Apply NowCompany: Elma School District
Location: Elma, WA 98541
Description:
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:
2024-2025
Elma Elementary School
Behavior Support Specialist K-8 Teacher
Post Date: 05/01/2024
Category: Certificated
ETO Salary Schedule Range:
*(Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2024-2025)
Benefits include :
Summary:
The Behavior Support Specialist K-8 at Elma Elementary School will be responsible for providing support to students with behavioral and emotional challenges. This is a full-time position that requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide individual and small group support to students who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior interventions.
- Provide training and support to teachers and staff on behavior management strategies.
-A professional educator with instructional solid leadership skills providing support and mentoring to staff assigned to the room.
- Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.
-Efficiently handling and overseeing tasks to ensure that each task is organized, prioritized and effectively managed
Required Qualifications:
Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at [redacted]
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.
The position will remain open until filled.
Distribution:
EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:
2024-2025
Elma Elementary School
Behavior Support Specialist K-8 Teacher
Post Date: 05/01/2024
Category: Certificated
ETO Salary Schedule Range:
- *$59,545.97 - $112,805.76 (2023-2024)
*(Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2024-2025)
Benefits include :
- Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
- Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
- Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS )
- DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
- Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP)
Summary:
The Behavior Support Specialist K-8 at Elma Elementary School will be responsible for providing support to students with behavioral and emotional challenges. This is a full-time position that requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide individual and small group support to students who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior interventions.
- Provide training and support to teachers and staff on behavior management strategies.
-A professional educator with instructional solid leadership skills providing support and mentoring to staff assigned to the room.
- Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning.
-Efficiently handling and overseeing tasks to ensure that each task is organized, prioritized and effectively managed
Required Qualifications:
- A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
- WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
- Experience in teaching special education at the elementary level preferred
- Experience in working with students identified for special education needs services in social adaptive skills and positive behavior management
- Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of students with a range of disabilities including sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, conditions such as autism, social-emotional and mental health needs, or a combination of these difficulties
- Knowledge and/or experience in grade levels assigned and common core standards preferred
- Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology
- Knowledge and/or experience with new state assessment requirements preferred
- Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
- The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at [redacted]
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.
The position will remain open until filled.
Distribution:
EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are: