Doyle - CC PST IST Secondary - 1.0 FTE

Doyle Administration Building

Job Summary

The purpose of the Intensive Support Team (IST) is to provide leadership in the development and monitoring of systems, structures, and professional learning to support schools in serving students with intensive needs.

Reports to: Assistant Director(s) of Student Services

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Experience and leadership in serving schools in supporting students with intensive needs

• Demonstrated ability engage assessments such as the suicide risk assessment, violence risk assessment, etc. and develop and implement safety and behavior intervention plans

• Evidence of and ability to articulate commitment to equity-focused work

• Knowledge and experience in teaming at the school level to develop and monitor multi-tiered systems and practices

• Evidence of strong understanding of use of data within an MTSS system

• Evidence of exceptional organizational and leadership skills

• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Commitment to the philosophy and organization of the school and district outlined in the Strategic Framework

Primary Objectives and Examples of Specific Activities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four year degree in special education, school-based student services and / or community mental health and a master's degree in a related field

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Developing a multi-tiered system of support for students with autism and significant disabilities (psychologist prefered)

  • Serving students experiencing an imminent mental health crisis or experiencing mental health challenges (social work prefered)

  • Developing, implementing, and supporting systems in support of students with intensive needs

  • Conducting Functional Behavior Analysis and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans

Competencies:

• Cultural Competence

• Data Proficiencies

• High Expectations for Every Student

• Instructional Practice

• Resilience & Results Orientation

• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset

• Student & Family Engagement

• Team Collaboration