Therapeutic Intervention Coach : Heron Creek

Position Type :

Classified / Classified

Date Posted : 11 / 6 / 2025

Location :

Therapeutic Classrooms (Heron Creek)

Date Available : as soon as practical

Closing Date :

11 / 21 / 2025 Therapeutic Intervention Coach , Heron Creek

Location : Heron Creek Functional Therapeutic School, 3165 Furman Dr,Marylhurst, OR 97036

Schedule : 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Instructional School Year Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

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 the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the 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. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application.

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At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher / staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities - big and small - have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here .

About the program :

Our Heron Creek Therapeutic Program serves K-12 students from districts throughout the region experiencing significant social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges. We work to address their barriers to success and help them build the self-regulation skills that enable them to make a successful return to their home schools / districts. Our evidence-based strategies emphasize Collaborative Problem-Solving in a trauma-informed learning environment. We use strength-based assessments and collaborate with local systems of care. In addition to offering highly personalized academic instruction, we provide a range of additional supports to Heron Creek students as needed, including speech and language therapy; occupational therapy; specialized behavioral consultation; psychiatric consultation with the family's medical providers; and nursing supports.

About this position :

The Therapeutic Intervention Coach (TIC) works to create therapeutic settings for students from kindergarten through age 21 who have emotional and educational disabilities. The position is responsible for providing individual and small-group skill-building. The TIC must be able to collect and chart behavioral data and communicate with teachers and therapists regarding student management issues and behavioral problems. The TIC has the required experience and ability to fulfill the position functions and to train others in each of these areas across settings and student populations, building capacity in districts and schools.

Essential functions :

• Assists in developing programs, activities, and intervention strategies to promote positive student behavior to include a working knowledge of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model
• Collects and reviews data related to behavior support and individual education plans (IEPs)
• Summarizes data for use by the educational support teams
• Creates and implements individual contracts and safety plans with students
• Responds to students' escalated behavior in a manner consistent with students' behavior support plans, safety plans, program philosophy, and CESD Board policies
• Assists therapists, school staff, and parents / guardians in developing student therapeutic interventions
• Facilitates student groups to teach transfer of skills in multiple settings (e.g., cafeteria, playground, bus, and community)
• Communicates clearly and positively with staff, specialists and administrators
• Generates written correspondence and reports that are well organized and grammatically correct, and provides required and requested documentation such as student progress and other monitoring data

Minimum qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Salary : Range 21 / 22

Range 21 Starting Salary : $31.80 - $34.57 per hour depending on experience.

Range 22

CESD Classified Salary Schedule 2025-26 Range

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21

$31.80

$32.35

$33.46

$34.57

$35.80

$37.04

$38.33

$39.68

22

$33.28

$33.87

$35.10

$36.31

$37.60

$38.95

$40.30

$41.66

Benefits :

Retirement plan contributions :

Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply :

Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

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