2025-26 Teacher, Behavioral Strategist

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree required

Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned or other permits as approved by state required

Masters Degree in Special Education preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned; exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; basic computer skills preferred.

Experience:

Three (3) year of classroom teaching experience

Days: 187

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Keep informed about current legislation educational developments literature and research in the field of education/assigned subject by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; maintain professional growth in the core knowledge area of competency.

2. Develop instructional plans for the curriculum program assigned and provide written evidence of program implementation.

3. Work cooperatively with special education teachers and/or ARD committees to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs according to guidelines established by Individual Educational Plans or 504accommodation plans.

4. Present the knowledge and skills of the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency Board policies and administrative regulations.

5. Plan prepare and execute lessons instructional strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students.

6. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives and methods to address the needs of special populations.

7. Utilize technology in planning organizing and implementing the teacher/learning process and other classroom managerial functions.

8. Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible and be a positive role model for students.

9. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.

10. Assist in the selection of textbooks supplies equipment instructional materials and technology resources.

11. Demonstrate interest and initiative in personal and professional improvement and participate in the campus and District staff development program.

12. Keep informed of and complies with federal state District and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers; compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.

13. Maintain discretion and confidentiality.

14. Attends IEP meetings and develop goals and objectives for students.

15. Provides direct services to students regarding behavior.

16. Consults with parents teachers other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions and inform parents of progress.

17. Consults with regular education teachers to utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization orderliness and student safety and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.

18. Consults with regular education teachers to plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.

19. Evaluates the performance of students regarding IEP goals and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.

20. Notifies SPED Coordinator of a special needs student who displays characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.

21. Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavioral/learning challenges.

22. Implement and assist District Staff with data collection review and modify treatment according to data.

23. Create and modify Individualized Educational Plans for each child on caseload as needed.

24. Confer with members the IEP team and district staff and other related team members individually at an IEP Meeting or in conference to exchange discuss and evaluate student information for planning and modifying and coordination treatment programs.

25. Work and assist District Staff with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit such.

26. Provide professional learning and conduct functional analysis assessments of behavior for students with complex and/or severe behaviors in accordance with both Federal and State laws and regulations.

27. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

28. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer copier multimedia equipment and other classroom or office machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to instruct

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Assist in restraining students in crisis situations; frequent prolonged irregular hours and occasional evening meetings; occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds and over; monitor students for a prolonged period of time; monitor multitasks/projects; meet deadlines develop effective relationship with students and parents.