Therapeutic Intervention Coach - 0.938 FTE - Cleveland HS

**This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.** **Position Details** -------------------- **SPED MISSION STATEMENT** The Special Education Department is committed to providing instructional services in inclusive environments that will prepare students that receive special education services for life and careers.**POSITION SUMMARY** The Therapeutic Intervention Coach works with students who have educational and emotional challenges from grade K through 12\. The position is responsible for providing individual and small group behavior intervention and supporting reading skill building. Must be able to collect and chart behavioral and academic data and provide support to teachers regarding student management issues, behavioral problems and academic tracking. **DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES** * Works closely with the Student Management Specialist and Special Education teachers to support therapeutic and academic interventions to better meet students' needs. * Staffs and maintains de\-escalation room. * Possess knowledge and demonstrate competency in utilization of therapeutic approach in the de\-escalation continuum (escalation, de\-escalation, establish therapeutic rapport). * Problem solves to teach alternative behavior. * Assists in the re\-integration of student into educational setting. * Assists in developing programs and/or activities to promote positive student behavior, as well as intervention strategies. * Works with referred students and their teacher for the purpose of modifying inappropriate behavior. * Works with referred students and their teacher for the purpose of building literacy skills. * Works with and assists school staff and parents in developing student therapeutic and academic interventions. * Collects and reviews data related to school behavior plans and reading progress. * Responsible for all behavior