Behavior Intervention Specialist 25-26 SY- Special Education
Behavior Intervention Specialist 25-26 SY- Special Education
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IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Behavior Intervention Specialist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: ExemptPAY GRADE: Admin/Prof 3
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education DUTY DAYS: 198
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
- Provide intensive behavior training modeling and support for Irving ISD campuses.
- Provide intensive behavior intervention support to students with BIPs and behavior placements
- Provide support and assistance to district administrator and teachers for students with disabilities who exhibit nontypical behaviors.
- Assist the Special Education Director and provide leadership within the areas of teaching and learning materials assessment and evaluation appraisal and public relations relative to students with disabilities
- Provide support and technical assistance to campus administrators assessment staff and central office staff in special education instruction programming and services
- Support school staff with effective implementation of the students BIP
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification in one of the following:
- Masters Degree Preferred
- Valid Educator Certification Special Education required
- BCBA preferred
- A minimum of three years experience in special education
- Experience working with students with significant behavioral needs
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience in designing behavioral interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Experience in monitoring and assessing student behaviors and documenting student progress
- Experience in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities who exhibit nontypical challenging behaviors
- Knowledge of researchedbased best practices for providing specially designed instruction for students with emotional and social behavioral disorders
- Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals/objectives
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff regarding behavioral best practices
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Serve as the districts specialist for special education behavioral program planning training implementation and evaluation
- Develop implement and maintain student data collection and progress monitoring system for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Plan and implement staff development and parent education relating to special education programs
- Provide staff development to assist school personnel in the identification understanding and teaching of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Confer and communicate with teachers and parents regarding the effectiveness of special education programs for students with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Work closely with staff to coordinate manage assess needs and determine student assignment in regards to special education programs
- Implement supervise and evaluate the development of special education behavioral programs
- Compile special education program information into reports for parent groups and other audiences
- Compile requested data into reports required by special education programs
- Supervise and support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies to increase achievement of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to plan and conduct trainings
- Provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team a appropriate
- Provide assistance to the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committees to correctly interpret test data plan for the student and assist the committee with recommendations for behavior management and in following District procedures and all laws and regulations
- Relate to staff students and parents in ways that convey equality mutual respect and concern
- Ensure that rules and procedure for disciplinary actions of students with disabilities are effective and conform to federal and state regulations
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Conduct classroom observations
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plans along with social skills lesson and programs.
- Communicate and convey information with clarity regarding the districts programs
- Assist with Special Education Department Programs for students with disabilities as needed.
- Maintain a professional and ethical manner as outlined in the Standards of Conduct for the Profession.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
Mental Demands:
- Emotional control and patience
- Concentration on required tasks
- Flexibility in performing daily activities
- Organization
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Frequent indistrict travel
- Moderate lifting
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Repetitive hand movements
- Correctable visual acuity auditory acuity and speech
- Adequate upper body strength
- Physical ability to conduct Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention
- Adequate fine motor dexterity
- Ability to navigate school buildings frequently and independently
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
