Tomball Independent School District - Tomball, TX
posted 4 days ago
Full-time
Tomball, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Behavior Coach is a professional support position. The Behavior Coach will collaborate with educators to develop, model and train behavioral interventions for students with disabilities. The Coach reports to the District Behavior Specialist and works closely with all TISD administrators.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Participates in the process and interpretation of Functional Behavior Assessment.
- Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions.
- Understands the behavioral characteristics typically associated with Autism, Behavior Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury and Intellectual Disabilities.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionals.
- Understands and works with the various support systems available in the community.
- Understands Special Education regulations including the Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention policy.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to develop, model and train others to apply effective and research based behavior management techniques.
- Possesses a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited university.
- Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsement of Elementary Generalist and Special Education.
- Three years classroom instruction experience with mentor and peer coaching experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and legal documents.
- Ability to effectively present information to administration, campus groups and special services.
