Special Education Self Contained Behavior Teacher

Primary Purpose

Provide students with significant behavioral and/or social-emotional needs with a structured supportive learning environment designed to promote academic behavioral and social success. Implement individualized instruction and intensive behavior supports aligned to student IEPs using research-based practices and data-driven decision making.

Education / Certification

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
2. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
3. Valid Texas teaching certificate in core content being taught.
4. ESL certification required or must be obtained within district guidelines.
5. Crisis intervention training (e.g. CPI Handle With Care) preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills

1. Knowledge of emotional/behavioral disorders autism spectrum disorders and trauma-informed practices.
2. Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development and implementation.
3. Strong skills in behavior management de-escalation and crisis intervention.
4. Ability to design and implement structured learning environments using visual supports schedules and routines.
5. Knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and data collection methods.

Experience / Other Requirements

1. Student teaching internship or experience in a behavior or structured learning setting preferred.
2. Experience working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors is highly preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties (Aligned to T-TESS Domains)

Domain 1: Planning

1. Develop and implement IEP-aligned lesson plans that integrate academic instruction with behavioral and social-emotional goals.
2. Use data from FBAs BIPs and academic assessments to plan instruction and interventions.
3. Design structured schedules and routines to maximize predictability and engagement.
4. Plan for generalization of skills across settings.

Domain 2: Instruction

1. Deliver differentiated instruction using evidence-based strategies (e.g. explicit instruction task analysis modeling reinforcement systems).
2. Implement BIPs with fidelity and consistency.
3. Teach replacement behaviors self-regulation strategies and social skills.
4. Provide frequent feedback and reinforcement to promote positive behavior and engagement.
5. Adjust instruction based on ongoing progress monitoring and behavioral data.

Domain 3: Learning Environment

1. Establish a safe structured and predictable classroom environment.
2. Implement proactive behavior management systems including reinforcement systems and visual supports.
3. Use de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain safety.
4. Maintain appropriate student-to-staff interactions that promote dignity and respect.
5. Ensure safety of all students including those requiring close supervision.

Domain 4: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with general education teachers behavior specialists counselors and related service providers.
2. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of behavior data IEP progress and interventions.
3. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
4. Participate in ARD meetings and professional development.
5. Comply with all federal state and district regulations.
6. Reflect on instructional and behavioral practices to improve student outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Provide or supervise personal care as needed per IEP.
2. Train and supervise paraprofessionals in implementation of instructional and behavioral supports.
3. Assist in development and revision of FBAs and BIPs.
4. Support student transitions within the school environment.
5. Participate in campus duties and extracurricular activities as assigned.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and direct assigned paraprofessional staff.

Working Conditions

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.
2. Frequent standing stooping bending and movement.
3. May require physical restraint of students in accordance with district policy and training.
4. Possible exposure to aggressive behaviors.
5. Exposure to biological hazards and bloodborne pathogens.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and may be modified as needed.

Required Experience:

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