Behavior Coach: LEEP

Position: Behavior Coach: LEEP - 2026/27 School Year
Position Type:
Classified/Classified

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
06/23/2026
Behavior Coach, Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Location:
Various locations in Clackamas county, placement determined by student and program need
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

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 .us to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities -- big and small -- have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here.

About the program:
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. Through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed.

The program focuses on academics, communication, personal management, decision making, independence, self-advocacy, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure/recreation activities, social skills and access to a full life.

About this position:
The LEEP Behavior Coach works under the direction of the Licensed Behavior Consultant in collaboration with the classroom teacher to create supportive settings for all students in their assigned classroom. Students in the LEEP program are kindergarten through age 21 with complex disabilities that include significant cognitive delays and may include complex behavioral needs. Behavior services may include direct instruction for the student(s) and/or classroom staff, consultation, data collection, and the development of material as directed by the Licensed Behavior Consultant and/or classroom teacher.

The LEEP Behavior Coach is responsible for modeling to fidelity how to implement a student's behavior support plan. Additional responsibilities include the collection and charting of behavioral data and ongoing communication with the classroom teacher, Licensed Behavioral Consultant, related service providers, and classroom staff, The LEEP Behavior 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.

Essential functions:

• Learn and implement to fidelity a student's Behavior Support Plan under the supervision of the Licensed Behavior Consultant and Classroom Teacher.
• Provide instructional coaching to classroom staff related to the students Behavior Support Plan.
• Assists the LEEP Licensed Behavior Consultant in the development of stimuli that go hand in hand with behavioral programs, activities, and interventions that promote positive student behavior.
• Responds to student(s)' behavior in a manner…