The PSESD seeks a motivated, dedicated, and experienced Behavior Analyst to join the Puget Sound Educational Service District’s (PSESD) mobile positive behavioral support response team comprised of a Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education Coach, and a Social Worker. This team mobilizes to referring school districts in response to students with complex behavioral support needs. The PSESD team works with a student’s current IEP team to develop a positive behavior plan based on the Interview Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis model of behavior intervention. The PSESD team utilizes modeling, coaching and support with the student’s IEP team to improve and increase the student’s access to the school environment and meaningful instruction. The PSESD team focuses on the student’s success in all settings of the student’s life, including home and community, and provides professional learning to school personnel based on identified needs.
The job of the Behavior Analyst is done for the purpose/s of providing behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for students who qualify for special education enrolled in educational programs with diverse and complex social emotional and behavioral learning needs to ensure that each student can access to equitable educational opportunities.
This position is on a school schedule with 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, 213 days per school year. PSESD's main office is located in Renton, however the work location of this job will vary with itinerant services per contracts with districts in King and Pierce Counties.
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday October 6, 2024.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in job-related area, OR an AA with increasing levels of job-related experience
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of school-based experience
- Training and/or experience in trauma-informed practices, adverse childhood experiences, and neuro-biological basis of behavior
Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application and salary placement process. Unofficial transcripts may be required as part of a complete application.
Location: Itinerant services per contracts with districts in King and Pierce Counties
Job type: School Schedule (213 days/1704 hours per school year)
Hiring Salary Range: $42.26 - $55.45 hourly (Salary Band L)
Full Salary Range: $42.26 - $61.21 hourly (Salary Band L)
Department: Learning, Teaching & Family Supports
We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 12 sick days, pro-rated for school schedule staff
- 12 paid holidays
- Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
- Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
- Subsidized ORCA card
- Free parking
- Electric Car Charging Stations (Renton office)
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday October 6, 2024.
Jobs are listed here for information only. To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in PSESD - School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.
PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers