Behavior Support Instructional Specialist - Position

Position: 2025-26 - 1.0 Behavior Support Instructional Specialist - One Year Only Position (open until filled)
Employment Begins: 2025-26 School Year

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a one year only postion

Classification:
Certificated

Location:

Assigned School(s)

Reports to:

Director of Student Achievement FLSA Status:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NTEA

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated teaching positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. The Behavior Support Instructional Specialist assigned to this position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing training support and coordination of activities within the District related to assisting schools and teachers with strategies to address the behavioral needs of students throughout the District, including implementation of Positive Beahavior Interventions and Supports.

The District represents a diverse community with a population of approximately 40% students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work:

The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Part III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment-duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following):

* Provide district leadership in behavior planning and support..

* Contribute to district level PBIS team and provide support for decision making and effective team functioning.

* Coach and train school staff regarding effective practices for behavior support..

* Meet with District administration to produce district level support and products for successful behavior support implementation within the schools.

* Present periodic reports to District administration on the ongoing successes and barriers to behavior support implementation.

* Maintain open and ongoing communication with district and building discipline teams.

* Provide staff development to support successful implementation of effective behavior supports.

* Provide training and technical support for PBIS and SWIS.

* Promote effective behavior support strategies within the District through various modes (school board meetings, newsletter, website).

* Work collaboratively with school level Student Support Teams, Behavior Specialists, and coordinators.

* Act as a liaison between school teams and the school district administration.

* Maintain ongoing contact with each building Student Support Team.

* Attend building team behavior support meetings to assist with implementation as needed.

* Connect teams to necessary resources for successful implementation of effective behavior support strategies.

* Coordinate needed data collection (SETS, Team Checklist, EBS Survey, SWIS).

* Assist team in developing, implementing and evaluating Action Plans using a variety of data sources.

* Serve as a resource and support to school teams in planning supports for students with behavior challenges.

* Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Part IV:

Minimum Qualifications:

* A minimum of five years of successful experience in planning and delivering behavioral interventions for school-based youth with significant behavioral challenges.

* Valid Washington Teaching Certificate or ESA.

* Master's Degree in education, behavior, counseling, psychology or related field and a minimum of three years experience in related field.

* Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and automobile for on the job use.

* Must be knowledgeable regarding Positive Behavioral Intervention Support.

Part V:
Desired

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of school-wide Positive Behavior Support systems.

* Knowledge of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and behavior support planning.

* Background and expertise in delivery of services to students with behavior challenges and who are at risk for academic failure.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator and support staff).

* Demonstrated ability to…