Behavior Intervention Specialist
Behavior Intervention Specialist
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Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist
Reports to: Director of Special Programs
Dept./School: Special Education
Primary Purpose:
Provide support and training for teachers staff and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Masters Degree from an accredited university (preferred)
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or licensed and a Bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology BCBA or other related area preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of supporting students in selfcontained and inclusion services
Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goalsetting and implementation
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three 3 years of experience as a special education teacher social work or in work related to the certified field.
Experience working with students including implementing academic instruction/strategies and behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop researchbased behavioral intervention plans (BIP) and provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs classroom and instructional and behavior management strategies.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention and instructional plans and recommend changes as needed.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students in school home and community environments. Work with school staff and parents to teach socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
- Participate in admission review and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents teachers and other staff members to ensure success in meeting individual educational plan (IEP) goals.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations with students as necessary according to IEP.
- Assist teachers with lesson planning lesson modeling classroom management and behavior management.
- Develop and maintain effective academic and behavioral management/intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educational occupational and personal needs.
- Provide individual and small group activities designed to improve students interpersonal relationships and social skills.
- Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process Section 504 and ARD meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.
- Assist teachers with academic and behavioral goals development.
- Conference with parents administrators and teachers concerning school and student issues.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
Training and Staff Development
- Identify staff development needs develop and present training and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and academic intervention skills.
- Provide behavior management training for parents and staff.
Professional Growth and Development
- Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior and academic intervention strategies methodologies and analysis.
Other
- Consult with district and outside resources regarding the education social medical and personal needs of students.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records statistical data and other documents required.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Administration.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting 45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities crisis prevention strategies assisting nonambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
