Special Programs Behavior Specialist
Special Programs Behavior Specialist
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Job Title: Special Programs Behavior Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised: May 12 2025
Dept./School: Special Programs
Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Director of Special Programs provide support and training for teachers staff and students to adopt behaviors that substantially decrease maladaptive (physical and verbal) behaviors ultimately increasing student academic performance. Provide strategies and activities designed for targeted students by providing evidence based interventions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology or other related area
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments for the development of effective behavior intervention plans
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with varying needs
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Prior school based experience supporting students in behavioral alternative or atrisk settings.
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP) provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs and classroom management strategies.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
- Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students. Work with school staff and parents in teaching 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 and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Assist teachers with lesson planning lesson modeling classroom management and behavior management.
- Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting academic needs.
- Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and meetings to address behavioral issues with identified students.
- 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 intervention skills.
- Provide behavior management training for parents per IEP determination.
Professional Growth and Development
- Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies methodologies and analysis.
Other
- Consult with district and outside resources regarding 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 Director of Special Programs Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent of Schools.
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 running
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 control behavior through physical restraint assist nonambulatory students and lift and move 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
