District Behavior Specialist (2 Positions)

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 9 / 7 / 2024

9 / 7 / 2024

Location :

Educational Service Center

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

District :

Osseo Area Schools - ISD 279

• Job Summary : To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams;
• contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Plan, guide, evaluate, and revise strategies, services, and support to improve achievement and school engagement for scholars experiencing behavior and academic challenges including consulting with teachers, staff, administrators, and guardians / caregivers to plan strategies, observing scholars and classrooms to provide input on academic and behavioral strategies, coaching staff in Behavior Support Plan implementation, collaborating with instructional staff to create a structured and supportive classroom environment and ensure goals and objectives outlined by IEPs and Behavior Support Plans are implemented with fidelity, working with Problem Solving Teams to establish effective, efficient processes for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, contributing and modeling evidenced-based strategies for instructional staff, working collaboratively with district and site teams to identify needs, plan and deliver professional learning support for curriculum implementation, seeking and measuring effective, efficient processes that move the system forward;
• make appropriate and equitable use of services, resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school, program or department for which employed;
• maintain contact and communication with staff, administrators, colleagues, scholars, and guardians / caregivers and work with them in the development, delivery, and assessment of strategies, support, and professional learning;
• collaborate within and across departments, programs, and sites; participate in district, building, and department leadership activities;

provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and support when applicable. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district, department, and / or program at the discretion of the supervisor.

Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district : Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview

Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.

District Behavior Specialist Job Description

Minimum qualifications include :

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Current license in a Special Education area or Licensed School Psychologist , OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
• Five (5) years minimum of experience working with students with behavioral / academic needs
• Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Preferred qualifications include :

• BCBA preferred
• Current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer or willing to be trained as trainer

Salary : View salary grid on Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher's contract Education Minnesota Osseo

Work schedule : 191 days / school year

FTE : 1.0

Bargaining unit : Education Minnesota Osseo

Desired start date : August 2024

Osseo Area Schools offers :

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference : If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation : If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer :

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee.

A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.