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Substitute Therapeutic Intervention Coach - SPEDPortland Public Schools • Portland, OR, United States
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Substitute Therapeutic Intervention Coach - SPED

Substitute Therapeutic Intervention Coach - SPED

Portland Public Schools • Portland, OR, United States
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Substitute Therapeutic Intervention Coach - SPED

Position Summary

The Therapeutic Intervention Coach supports K-12 students with emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities in SPED settings. This role provides behavioral and academic intervention, including verbal and physical de-escalation, data tracking, and staff support. The coach serves as a lead responder during physical intervention situations and promotes safe, positive learning environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support teachers and staff with student behavior and academic interventions.
  • Provide individual and small group coaching to help students regulate and reintegrate into classrooms.
  • Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
  • Maintain and staff sensory or de-escalation rooms where physical interventions may occur.
  • Collect, document, chart, and summarize behavioral and academic data.
  • Must collaborate with Special Education staff, Student Management Specialists, and mental health professionals on behavior and safety plans.
  • Participate in and apply training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and other de-escalation methods.
  • Uphold district equity policies and participate in related professional development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Qualifications
  • Two years of college coursework to meet ESSA requirements or passing score on a Para Professional exam required.
  • Preferred three years' related experience in special education or mental health settings (education, training, or experience may substitute).
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and data documentation skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during crises.
  • Must complete NCI certification upon hire.
  • Bachelor's degree and therapeutic intervention experience preferred.
  • Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent physical movement (bending, restraining, kneeling).
  • For complete job responsibilities, click here.
For frequently asked questions, click here .

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that Every day counts for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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