Job description

LEEP Behavior Coach

Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)

8 hours per day / 5 days per week

School-year Calendar (up to 185 days)

2022-23 School Year

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

Commences: As soon as practical following job offer

To apply: Begin the application process by visiting https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications must be submitted by no later than 4:30 pm on the deadline.

Multiple locations - official assignment to be determined based on student/program needs

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

About the position:

The LEEP Coach works under the direction of the Behavior Consultant to create supportive settings for students from kindergarten through age 21 who have significant cognitive disabilities. Behavior services may include direct instruction for the student and/or classroom staff, consultation, data collection, and material development as directed by the Behavior Consultant. The LEEP Coach is responsible for collecting and charting behavioral data, and communicating with teachers and behavioral consultants regarding student management issues and behavioral problems. The Coach provides training to others on topics specific to individual student programs and Behavior Support Plans to increase the capacity of the school team to effectively work with students.

About the Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP):

LEEP provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.

About Clackamas Education Service District (CESD):

Clackamas Education Service District is an important part of our local public education system. We are part of a statewide network of education service districts and partner with all 10 Clackamas County public school districts, expanding their ability to serve the educational needs of the students in our region. Our cost-effective services cover a range of areas, from early learning and special education, to technology and teacher/staff support. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services.

Clackamas ESD serves ten school districts in Clackamas County, including Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville. These districts range in size from about 650 to 17,500 students. There are approximately 57,500 students in the ten school districts.

Essential functions:

• Assists the Behavior Consultant in developing programs, activities, and intervention strategies to promote positive student behavior
• Accurately and efficiently uses a variety of tools to collect and review data related to behavior support and individual education plans
• Under the direction of the Behavior Consultant, provides input into the creation and implementation of individual behavior and safety plans with students
• Responds to students' escalated behavior in manner consistent with students' behavior support plans, safety plans, program philosophy, and CESD Board policies
• Assists Behavior Consultants, school staff, and parents in developing alternate interventions
• Generates written correspondence and reports that are well organized and grammatically correct, and provides required and requested documentation such as student progress and other monitoring data within proscribed timelines
• For a complete list of essential functions, please see the full job description

Minimum qualifications:

• AA accepted; prefer Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University. Current Registered Behavior Technician certificate may be substituted
• Ability to remain professional, and not personalize threatening behavior by students (verbal and physical)
• Ability to work cooperatively with Behavior Consultant and teacher to form interventions based on behavioral data
• Ability to communicate fluently, verbally and in writing
• Ability to collect and summarize data clearly and concisely in written form
• For a complete list of minimum qualifications, please see the full job description

Starting Salary: $27.15 / hour (Range 20).

Salary schedule: See the 2022-23 Salary Schedule: www.clackesd.org/human-resources/

Some of the benefits you will receive:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Recess periods during the school year and summers off
• 8 paid holidays
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 3 personal business days per year
• 2 family illness days per year
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program

Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clackamas, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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