2025-2026 Behavior Intervention Specialist (Federal Funded) Special Education Department

Alief Independent School District

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2025-2026 Behavior Intervention Specialist (Federal Funded) @ Special Education Department

(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at Purpose:

Provide support and training for teachers staff and parents to support students with challenging behaviors and/or emotional dysregulation.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting implementation and data collection. Understanding of special education policies and procedures.
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Able to work with students with significant behavioral needs
Able to develop and deliver professional development
Trained in CPI or other crisis intervention program
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors in a specialized setting
Experience effectively implementing behavior management strategies

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

Support implementation of the Behavior Management Level System in Structured/Discovery Center classrooms especially for new staff. Includes modeling and feedback to teachers and paraprofessionals.
Provide coaching and modeling of appropriate instructional strategies and implementation of specially designed instruction
Assist in conducting Functional Behavioral Reviews (FBR) based on observation of students in school home and community environments.
Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
Assist in developing implementing and supporting Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with disabilities in both general and special education settings.
Monitor and collect data on the effectiveness of behavior intervention. Recommend changes as needed.
Work collaboratively with campus based teams to implement behavior intervention strategies. Manage student behavior including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Participate in admission review and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents teachers and other staff members on implementation of individual educational plan (IEP) goals.
Assist teachers with lesson planning lesson modeling classroom management and behavior management.
Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education.

Training and Staff Development

Identify professional development needs develop and present training and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral and instructional practices.
Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
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.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.

Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The hourly rates listed above are subject to change depending on the funding allocated for the specific job you may be hired for. The funding for this position is federally funded for the current school year. Continuation of the position is contingent upon the availability of future funds.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications interview and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract 210 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Minimum salary is $71983

Salary is based on 210 days. If working less than 210 days the salary will be less.

(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at Experience:

2025-2026 Behavior Intervention Specialist (Federal Funded) @ Special Education Department(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at Purpose:Provide support and training for teachers staff and parents to support students with challenging behaviors and/or emotional dysre...