SOESD - Behavior Support Specialist

Overview

SOESD
- Behavior Support Specialist for  School Year. .

Location:

Jackson County. Date Posted: 3/11/2026.

Date Available:

For 2026-27 school year. Position Type:
Student Behavioral Health and Wellness
- Licensed.

Southern Oregon Education Service is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work within a multi-tiered system of behavioral and mental health supports in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties. This position will serve component districts as part of their tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention supports, as well as provide training within our region in support of student success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing effective behavioral intervention strategies for youth in a variety of educational settings.

• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to establish a shared plan of action and coordinate instructional and intervention activities.
• Evaluate performance of communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills.
• Collaboratively develop IEPs to address emotional, social, and behavioral needs with parents and school personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
• Provide individual and small group instruction related to IEP goals.
• Develop and implement positive behavioral intervention strategies, classroom rules, and individual and group management programs.
• Plan and direct systematic observation and recording procedures related to emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret data in relation to current student performance, behavior targets, progress toward goals, and instructional/curriculum strategies.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop and participate in the implementation of behavior support plans (BSPs) and crisis intervention plans (CIPs).
• Complete all required paperwork regarding the use of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and restraint/seclusion procedures.
• Provide behavioral consultation to classroom staff and recommend, design, and implement alternative interventions.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Train classroom staff in targeted intervention strategies and data collection procedures.
• Train, coordinate, provide modeling, coaching, observation, and feedback, and gather data regarding the job performance of Educational Assistant(s).
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with ESD, local district, and community agency staff.
• Participate in professional growth activities and comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

• TSPC licensure (Oregon Handicapped Learner, Severely Handicapped Learner, Speech/Language Pathology, School Psychology endorsed license, or related field) or ODE authorization.
• Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge and experience with children with disabilities who have challenging behaviors and applicable intervention strategies.
• Demonstrated competence regarding the use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instruction and support.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.

LOCATION: In person, at assigned school(s) in Jackson County.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 1.0 FTE / 190 Day (academic year)

SALARY RANGE: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $62,576.96 to $ annually for  school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator

• SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
  Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick,…