NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2024-2025

Elma Elementary School

Behavior Support Specialist K-8 Teacher

Post Date: 05/01/2024

Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Range:

*$59,545.97 - $112,805.76 (2023-2024)

*(Will be updated per ETO CBA Salary Schedule 2024-2025)

Benefits include:

Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program
Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP)

Summary:
The Behavior Support Specialist K-8 at Elma Elementary School will be responsible for providing support to students with behavioral and emotional challenges. This is a full-time position that requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:
- Work with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide individual and small group support to students who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior interventions.
- Provide training and support to teachers and staff on behavior management strategies.

-A professional educator with instructional solid leadership skills providing support and mentoring to staff assigned to the room.

- Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.

-Efficiently handling and overseeing tasks to ensure that each task is organized, prioritized and effectively managed
Required Qualifications:

A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Experience in teaching special education at the elementary level preferred
Experience in working with students identified for special education needs services in social adaptive skills and positive behavior management
Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of students with a range of disabilities including sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, conditions such as autism, social-emotional and mental health needs, or a combination of these difficulties
Knowledge and/or experience in grade levels assigned and common core standards preferred
Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction, and technology
Knowledge and/or experience with new state assessment requirements preferred
Ability to plan instructional programs to meet the needs of diverse learners
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at susiearnold@eagles.edu

To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts.

The position will remain open until filled.

Distribution:

EGHHS HIGH MIDDLE ELEM ADMIN SPED TRANS ECOPA EESP ETO KITCHEN AD

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu