Tosa Behavior Specialist - Elementary

1.0 TOSA Behavior Specialist - Elementary

District

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024

Compensation:

Salary schedule based on Teacher's Contract, previous teaching experience and education.

Benefits:

Benefit information can be found on the District Website under Human Resources and Benefits. Please look under Forms & Publications for specific Insurance Premiums.

License Requirement: Current Minnesota licensure in elementary education, secondary education, special education or related area appropriate to student level and program.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide assistance to students and staff to help regulate student behavior so as to function effectively in the school environment. Provide guidance and support in programming and development for students with academic and/or behavioral needs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as Tier II intervention for students.

• Provide consultation to building student support teams and administration.

• Support all students in the area of social, emotional, academic and behavioral issues.

• Provide crisis intervention and prevention activities to both students and staff (i.e., behavioral Teacher Child Interaction Training (TCIT) master coach and support in TCIT with all sites).

• Maintain student files and required district paperwork as it relates to individual student needs.

• Maintain data collection on intervention support services provided to students as well as recordkeeping for restraint and seclusion.

• Assist in designing and shaping behavioral interventions and working with both students and staff.

• Provide staff development and support to paraprofessionals Train staff on Minnesota requirements involving Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

• Knowledge, awareness and training of Minnesota Statutes as it relates to behavior (CPI, PCM and other required supports).

• Facilitate meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues for the purpose of evaluating situations, identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and/or implementing desired program changes.

• Manage assigned programs and/or services for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to program objectives, and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and districts' requirements.

• Participate in a variety of meetings as required (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their coordination responsibilities.

• Share resources and agency information with staff and families.

• Act as school liaison with parent/family and may include home visits.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Current Minnesota licensure in elementary education, secondary education, special education or related area appropriate to student level and program.

• Strong communication skills.

• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship building skills.

• Knowledge of Minnesota State Statutes as it relates to behavior

• Competency in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support.

• Communicates with families and parents when students need additional support.

• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and due process system.

• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.

• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

• Experience using proactive, strength-based strategies supporting students with behavior needs in the school setting.

Application Procedure:

Apply online including a letter of interest and current resume

Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer