Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

For the 2024-25 school year

Full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching or educational staff associate certificate

• Valid Washington State Department of Health Licensed Behavior Analyst license

• Current Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Master's or doctoral degree in education, psychology, or other related field

• 3 to 5 years of successful experience in behavioral analysis and intervention, preferred

• Understanding of current State and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities

• Ability to model and lead functional behavioral assessment and behavioral support planning

• Ability to support staff in behavioral assessment, data collection, intervention planning, and intervention follow up

• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations

• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers

• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing

• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines

• Experience in analyzing data to plan for instruction that supports all students

• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive, collaborative member of a team

• Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

• Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse

• Physical capability to respond to student in order to maintain a safe and supportive school environment

• Demonstrated competency with data tracking systems, IEP development using computer supports such as Excel, Word, etc.

• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool

• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

  Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, work with school teams to teach and implement research/evidence based behavior interventions to produce positive behavioral change in students

• Leads teams in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students

• Conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results

• Designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions with various school teams

• Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis

• Develops procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines

• Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in positive behavioral supports, behavioral data collection, analysis, and support planning for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective interventions for students

• Collaborate with parents, the public, and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals

• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members

• Supervise the work of staff members who implement behavior analytic interventions

• Supervise and manage Registered Behavioral Technicians

• Seeks the consultation of more experienced practitioners when necessary

• Understand and use a variety of assistive technologies and programs

• Participate in personal ongoing professional development, including 24 hours of acceptable continuing education every three years for recertification

• Maintain student records and confidentiality

• Meet district, state and federal timelines and legal requirements

• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner

• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times

• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

• Supervision of students

• Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.

SOC Code: 211019

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $60,681 - $114,376 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).

• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year

• Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .