Behavior Consultant - Anticipated

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2025

Job Description

RSU14, Windham Raymond School District, is made up of a dynamic team of special education staff and related services providers.

Pending budget approval in June, we have an anticipated opening for a Behavior Consultant for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
The candidate hired for this position will work closely with the district's contracted Behavior Consulting Team to ensure practices and procedures
are implemented with fidelity across the district. The successful candidate will serve as the district's liaison between staff, central office administrators,
building administrators, and the contracted Behavior Consulting Team. The candidate will assist the Student Services Director and the Assistant Student
Services Director in developing and maintaining a continuum of services based on students’ social, emotional, and functional needs.

Knowledge and Experience:
* Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens, and to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain a high quality of services.
* Knowledge of special education law and legal requirements at both the state and federal levels.
* Minimum of 3 years teaching special education with K-12 students.
* Strong background in the teaching/learning process.
* Understanding of the developmental, social, and emotional needs of children.
* Training and experience in developing data-driven Positive Behavioral Support Plans and implementing behavioral intervention techniques; administering Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to lead and manage group meetings and to provide meaningful professional development for all staff.


Below is a list of some of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position:
• Assist special education staff in examining teaching practices to effectively meet the functional, behavioral, and emotional needs of all students.
* Use data and individual student needs assessment to drive Positive Behavioral Support Plan development.
* Use ongoing assessments and data collection to refine behavioral interventions, assess student growth in relation to goals, and provide
high-quality, informed instruction, and meaningful feedback to foster student learning.
* Provide assistance, guidance, and training to school administration and staff in behavioral intervention strategies; all interventions provided are research-based,
reflect best practice, and include consideration of the function of the behavior and contributing variables.
* Participate, as needed, in the school’s pre-referral teams to provide instructional information and expertise regarding Response to Intervention (RtI).
* Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport across a continuum of educational settings.
* Be a member of committees that the Student Services Director deems necessary.
* Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as necessary.
* Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Services, the Assistant Director of Student Services, the Assistant Superintendent, or the Superintendent.

Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Windham High School, Windham Middle School, Jordan-Small Middle School, Manchester School, Raymond Elementary School, Windham Primary School

Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning. Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve. Our learning community will be one where every student will meet academic,social and civic expectations. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will read,write and speak effectively. Every student will use inquiry, investigation and decision-making to solve problems. Every student will effectively utilize technology as part of his/her learning process. SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to understand the connection between his/her own behaviors and their impact on others. CIVIC EXPECTATIONS Every student will have multiple opportunities to be an informed and involved citizen., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study. The Manchester School Vision Statement The Manchester School community provides: A climate where all students and staff are valued, respected and challenged to reach their unique potential. A child-centered learning environment based on clearly defined high academic standards and real world experiences supported by appropriate state-of-the-art resources. A child-centered physical environment that meets the needs of all programs and showcases children's accomplishments. A professional staff which consistently meet the standards defined for effective communication with all stakeholders, facilitator of learning for all, life-long learner, and curriculum developer in an environment that recognizes the needs of all children and the time and resources needed for each task., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teachers who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Education/Certification
  * A Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Special Education is preferred
  * Valid Maine Department of Education Certification as a Special Education Consultant (079) preferred; Special Education Teacher K-8 and 7-12 (282) required
  * Must meet Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval requirements
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Lisa Garneau
• 228 Windham Center Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1800, x 2005
• Email: lgarneau@rsu14.org