What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Skills Specialist - Temporary position at North Bend School?
Position Type :
Classified / Educational Assistant
Date Posted : 1 / 23 / 2025
Location :
North Bend Middle School
Job Goal :
Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, performs a variety of tasks; assisting building administration and the Behavior Support Specialist in the development and delivery of a behavior support program by working with students individually or in small / large groups, preparing instructional materials, supervising students, assisting in the implementation of classroom management strategies, conducting planned activities using building designated methods and materials.
Job Specific Requirements :
Positions assigned to the Social Skills Specialist classification are distinguished by the responsibility to provide, under teacher supervision, direct social skills support to students and assist with the development of behavior support materials in the regular education setting.
Essential Requirements :
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability needed for the position.
- Transcript documentation Associate's Degree or two years of college (72 quarter hours) or passed the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment test
- 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the mental health field, with previous experience in running skills groups and support of classroom instruction
- Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; work in a team situation
- Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
- Possess knowledge and training relating to crisis response and de-escalation techniques
- Possess knowledge of zones of regulation and conflict resolution program implementation
- Trauma informed care training preferred
- A knowledge in occupational therapy interventions and implementations
- Ability to type accurately; operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and audio-visual equipment
- Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required by specific job assignment
- Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
- Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable
- Perform physical requirements which may include :
Moderate degree of physical stamina
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and / or Testing Required :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Temporary, through June 9, 2025
Full Time 8 hrs / day
Sarlary Range : $19.31 / hr - $23.29 / hr
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans' status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary : $19 - $23