Special Education - Behavior Intervention Teacher

Sylvania; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Deer Park School District #414 is seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist at Deer Park High School to enhance the learning environment. The role includes planning instructional programs, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with staff to support student behavior and achievement.

The position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment.
• Special Education endorsement required.
• Successful teaching experience in related subject areas and/or grade level preferred; if no prior experience, successful student teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group.
• Differentiates instruction to address individual student needs.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers on strategies for behavioral intervention for students.
• Communicates with specialists to address student needs, issues, and progress.
• Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective management processes.
• Confer with students, parents or guardians, and other staff to provide guidance and evaluation and encourage student growth.

Skills

Excellent communication

Differentiated instruction

Collaborating with teachers

Technology for learning

Classroom management

Cultural sensitivity

Professional collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Washington State Teaching Certificate

Special Education endorsement

Tools

N/A

Job description

Deer Park School District #414

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Location: Deer Park High School

Days: 180 School Days ( 7.5 hrs per day, Monday - Friday)

Contract: Continuing

Overview/Purpose:

Fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development and revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes and differentiates learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, supervises, and evaluates students with the purpose of meeting the needs of the individual student.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and the whole group.
2. Differentiates instruction as needed to address individual student needs.
3. Collaborates with classroom teachers on strategies for behavioral intervention for students.
4. Communicates with specialists to address student needs, issues, and progress.
5. Utilizes and maintains district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
6. Maintains classroom discipline and uses effective and positive classroom management and corrective action processes.
7. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open, positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation and to encourage student growth and achievement.
8. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations, and guidelines and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.
9. Demonstrates overall proficiency in the four domains of instruction as found in the Danielson Framework to include: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibility.
10. Collects and interprets a variety of data and uses it to adjust instruction accordingly.
11. Attends and participates in PLC group(s) as well as required meetings or other activities as deemed necessary by the district and/or building principal, in accordance with CBA.
12. May provide direction on the activities and assignment of assigned non-certificated personnel and provide input into the evaluation as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
3. Demonstrated skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning preferred.
4. Demonstrated classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction.
5. Evidence of ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
6. Aware of current educational developments and applications.
7. Demonstrated appreciation of and sensitivity to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
8. Willingness, interest, and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.
9. Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and current valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate for the assignment. Special Education endorsement required.
• Successful teaching experience in related subject areas and/or grade level is preferred; if no prior experience, must have successful student teaching experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seldom (less than 10%): Lifting up to 30 lbs, Exposure to human-borne pathogens, Lift assist over 50 lbs, Exposure to outside elements, Standing
• Limited (10-30%): Twisting, Lifting up to 20 lbs, Exposure to noise, After-hours work
• Moderate (31-60%): Sitting, Stooping, bending, Kneeling, Pushing/pulling
• Frequent (61-100%): Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs, Repetitive keyboard usage, Computer screen viewing, Walking

Terms of Employment and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Education Association (DPEA) and Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/2655167/DPEA_2022-2025.pdf.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713.

The 2026-27 base salary range for certificated staff in the Deer Park School District is between $58,477 to $115,275 per school year. Placement is defined within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and is generally based upon a combination of Education and Experience. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees.

This position is eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/.

Evaluation:

This position is evaluated by building Administration.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

• Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights
• Suzanne McKibbon
• Assistant Superintendent
• 509-464-5526
• [e-mail]

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.