Special​/Alternative Education Behavior Assistant - Bridges

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Ed/Alternative Ed Behavior Assistant

Date Posted:

5/5/2026

Location:

Bridges 6-12

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Purpose:

To support student learning through coordination and support of program staff and delivery of services in the area of Alternative Education through positive behavior support. This position will assist staff and students in the Alternative Education Program.

Hours:

7.25 per day

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt - Classified

Contract Status:
Regular/Probationary

Start Date:

2026/2027 School Year

Calendar: 181 Work Days

Rate: $25.33 with benefits

Retirement Contribution:
Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Notes:

* Open until filled with earliest review of applications on May 12th 2026.

* Bridges is a program for K-12 grade students where we prioritize creating a trauma informed and supportive environment by building positive relationships, setting clear expectations, and applying consequences with care. Our approach is designed to be flexible and responsive to each student's unique needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supports building/district behavior management program and related school policies/procedures by working with other staff members, students, and parents, in a manner consistent with administrative and licensed educator direction.

* Provides consultation and/or technical assistance to staff regarding behavior intervention strategies.

* Engages in interventions when behavior needs develop and works with students to deescalate the situation, in alignment with behavior support plans, and promote positive behavior.

* Collaborates in partnership with licensed staff on Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)

* Assists the teacher with documentation during observations and intervention sessions, prepares materials and assists with other clerical duties, maintaining student records in a secure and confidential manner at all times.

* Provides physical intervention practices to maintain and support the safety of physically aggressive students only when necessary (always use least restrictive techniques).

* Facilitates and instructs students in small groups and one-on-one settings, teaching academic and behavioral strategies to achieve goals and objectives.

* Helps students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promotin safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and improve pro-social skills.

* Provides education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions such as responding to discipline problems or acting as a role model.

* Develops and tracks the use of behavior support materials for students.

* Responds to the community, developing contacts and resources available to students.

* Follows and implements a behavior plan in response to incidents involving violation of program rules, conflict among students, or in relation to the program's behavior interventions between students and staff.

* Uses tools and strategies that are identified for the program's needs that can include characteristics of disabilities, learning styles, teaching techniques, behavior management techniques, social skills curricula, social stories, use of visual schedules and work systems, and problem solving behavioral issues.

* Attends in-service and workshop training related to area of assignment, applying training to instructional responsibilities.

* Assists teachers, professional staff or other school employees in selecting, obtaining, and developing behavioral instructional support materials.

* Under the direction of an administrator and licensed educator, imposes student discipline following the guidelines of the district/building/program behavior management plan and attendance policy.

* Under the direction of an administrator and licensed educator, communicates with staff, students, and parents about student behavior and attendance issues in a manner consistent with district policies and procedures.

* Arranges and facilitates meetings among parents, staff, and students, when appropriate, to clarify behavior expectations, as well as identify and resolve issues.

* In collaboration with a school team develops individual behavior/attendance plans to encourage students to handle conflicts by teaching alternative resolution methods.

* Serves as a collaborator with all peer staff in a manner that promotes team development and effective work.

* Works collaboratively with administrators and all staff members to enforce positive behavior among students.

* Observes, interprets and records data involving behavior data and…