Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF), Behavior Specialist - Special Education (2025-2026)

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Job Title: Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF), Behavior Specialist - Special Education (2025-2026)  and Requisition ID number: 103366

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Special Ed Program 3 (10000968) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE; 46 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

Salary Range:  $53,629  - $112,065   

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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DPF Behavior Specialist Job Description:

 

FUNCTION:  MPS DPFs hold many important roles in supporting students and schools.  

1. Hold multiple SPED licenses and support teams by being the licensed team member in evaluation and IEP development((ABS, EBD)

2. Build teacher capacity in implementation of evidence-based practices to support student success, and

3. Support school teams as an interventionist in supporting the development and implementation of customized intervention and instructional plans. 

4. Provide intentional and targeted professional development focused on evidence based practices.

ADAPTIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: We seek candidates with demonstrated leadership skills within a culturally diverse educational environment. Qualified candidates should advocate for student learning, convey innovative ideas to school teams, provide strong interpersonal communication skills, effectively utilize problem-solving skills, and guide teams toward non-discriminatory, evidence-based instructional practices.

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Director of Special Education Programs

 

Desired QUALIFICATIONS:  Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Licensed and Specialized in Special Education area

• Valid MN Special Education Teacher License 

• Five (5) years minimum of experience working with students with behavioral/academic needs

• Related Service Providers 

• Verbal De-escalation/Restrictive Procedure trainer or willing to be trained as trainer

• Knowledge of Coordinating Early Intervening Services (CEIS) supports at a districtwide level.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Completing Due Process requirements:

• Attend IEP meetings

• Attend eval planning meetings

• Conduct re-eval observations and write-up

• Attend results meetings

• Co-observe with the psychologist for initial evaluations

• Help with BIP/FBA development

• Coaching on goals and objectives for IEPs for students.

• Coach and monitor implementation of the IEP. 

 

Coaching Evidence-Based Interventions:

• Implementing and Coordinating Early Intervening Services (CEIS) supports at a districtwide level.

• Support teachers (and support staff) with new evidence-based interventions.  Supports include emails, in-person coaching, modeling, and team meetings.

• Support teams in developing safety plans for students as needed.

• Coach teachers and SEA staff on data collection. 

• Coach staff on curriculum/resources/task-analysis/environment appropriate for students.

• Assist staff in developing scheduling systems.