Intermediate District 287 is looking for Behavior Intervention Specialists like you for an opening at West Education Center  

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro. 

What Makes Us Special:

• We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
• There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
• Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class
• We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.  
• To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is based on Local 2209 Salary Schedule A: $48,819 - $96,833 (depending on experience and education)
• BCBA Certification or Tier 3 or 4 ASD or EBD license may be eligible for a $3000 signing & retention bonus!!
• Generous Benefits including: 
• • Low cost medical and dental insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
  • Retirement benefits through TRA & PERA
  • Optional 403b with district match
  • Paid time off
  • Mental Health benefits
  • Ongoing professional development

Requirements:

• Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
• Requires a valid special education teaching license, school social worker license, or school psychologist license issued by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), or someone who is Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA - Nationally certified), or in the process of obtaining the certification.
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license in either ASD or EBD.
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Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Website: https://www.district287.org/careers

Email: hr@district287.org