Intermediate District 287 is looking for Behavior Intervention Specialists like you for District Wide openings for FALL 2021!

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 11 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 .

Position Details:

• This position may be available at any one of the following sites:
• Ann Bremer Education Center - Brooklyn Park, MN
• North Education Center - New Hope, MN
• West Education Center - Minnetonka, MN
• South Education Center - Richfield, MN

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $42,290 - $86,528 DOE and E
• BCBA Certification may be eligible for a $3000 signing bonus!!
• Generous Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403b (eligible for match after 1 year), paid leave, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)

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.

Applicant Review & Interview Details:

• 2/25/21 - Candidates who hold a valid teaching license will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• 4/26/21 - Candidates who do not hold a valid teaching license, who are eligible for a Tier 1 or 2 MN teaching license, will be reviewed on a rolling basis as of this date.
• First round interviews are conducted via an online form. If selected, the online form will be emailed to you. The online form must be completed in order to be considered for a virtual interview .

Website: https://www.district287.org/about-us-2/jobs/

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat