TOSA Behavior Specialist (0.40 FTE)

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a TOSA Behavior Specialist to support students with self-regulation needs. This role entails providing behavioral interventions, training staff on educational requirements, and consulting with student support teams. The position requires a current Minnesota license and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with challenging behaviors required.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State Statutes related to behavior.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to student support teams and administration.
• Support students with social, emotional and behavioral issues.
• Design and implement positive behavioral interventions and support.

Skills

Behavioral intervention design

Communication

Technology utilization

Education

Current Minnesota licensure in special education

Job description

Position TOSA Behavior Specialist FTE 0.40 Location Oltman MIddle School Compensation BA/00 starting salary is $52,679/year,

MA/00 starting salary is $61,898/year,

Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education. Anticipated Start Date Fall 2025 (August 18, 2025) License Requirement Current Minnesota License

Benefits:

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide assistance to students and staff to help students function effectively in the school environment. Provide guidance and support in programming and development for students with self-regulation needs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide consultation to building student support teams and administration.
• Support all students in the area of social, emotional and behavioral issues.
• Maintain student files and required district paperwork as it relates to individual student needs.
• Maintain data collection on support services provided to students as well as recordkeeping for restraint and seclusion.
• Assist in designing and shaping behavioral interventions for both students and staff.
• Provide staff development for district staff as it relates to this position.
• Train staff on Minnesota requirements involving Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Knowledge, awareness and training of Minnesota Statutes as it relates to behavior and restrictive procedures.
• Facilitate meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues for the purpose of evaluating situations, identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and/or implementing desired program changes.
• Manage assigned programs and/or services for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to program objectives, and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and district requirements.
• Participate in a variety of meetings as required (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their coordination responsibilities.
• Share resources and agency information with staff and families.
• Act as school liaison with parent/family including home visits.
• Assist with district program planning and projects for students with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Current Minnesota licensure in special education or related area appropriate to student level and program.
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.
• In depth knowledge of Minnesota State Statutes as it relates to behavior.
• Competency in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to utilize technology to support daily job functions.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer