Behavior Support Facilitator

Behavior Support Facilitator Multnomah ESD Multnomah County
- Various Classrooms
- Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Multnomah Education Service District

Starting Date: Immediately

Position:
Behavior Support Facilitator

Department:Student Services

Program
:
Functional Living Skills, Special Education, Instructional Services

Reports to:Program Administrator

Classification/Range
:
Classified/Range 12

Schedule: 190 days per year,7 hours per day

Interview Timeline:Start date:
As Soon as Possible

POSITION

PURPOSE:

A Behavior Support Facilitator (BSF) at Functional Living Skillsplaysa key role on the instructional team for learners with disabilities. BSFs support learners by providing 1:1 adult support throughout the school day, which includes implementation of behavioral, medical, and instructional support plans, monitoring student academic performance and supporting activities of daily living. A BSF’s daily work is within a classroom setting directly supporting students and assisting the teacher with academic instruction, behavior interventions, vocational instruction, and student-specific supports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare instructional and behavioral materials for the purpose of providing activities and materials that facilitate student learning and performance within the building and campus-wide.
• Assists students by using behavioral strategies for the purpose of teaching appropriate social behaviors in accordance with student’s social and behavioral targeted learning goals.
• Utilizes de-escalation and crisis minimization techniques on a daily basis in order to maintain the safety of students and colleagues.
• Assist students in groups or on an individual basis with specific behavioral strategies, interventions, instructional tasks and/or specific student goals for the purpose of supporting their individual development and growth.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with lead behavior support facilitators, behavior consultants, teachers and/or school administrators.
• Perform any delegated health procedures, processes or duties as deemed appropriate from a health professional (UAP - Unlicensed Assistive Personnel).
• Assist students with adaptive and self-care needs as required for the purpose of maximizing their independence and assimilation within the school environment.
• Communicates with teachers and other members of the instructional team regarding student’s daily progress for the purpose of assessing student’s instructional and behavioral progress
• Gathers, compiles and prepares data of student performance in academic and social activities for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress on identified goals.
• Communicates and meets regularly with staff to discuss student’s progress and develop student specific behavior interventions that are developmentally appropriate.
• Implement and model alternative communication strategies with students (e.g., use of assistive technology) for the purpose of teaching students to effectively communicate.
• Participate in training for the purpose of learning new skills relevant to working with students with disabilities.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties for the purpose of supporting the educational program and specific classroom requirements.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

Equity
:
Lead and support regional equity initiatives

Vision
:
Lead with vision, follow-through and student focus.

Trust
:
Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.

Communication
:
Communicate in an inclusive, effective and collaborative manner.

Personal Qualities
:
Be respectful, excel in customer service, caring, humble and courageous.

Agency-wide perspective
:
Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services.

Attendance:Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students, peers and programming outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS,…