26-27 Behavioral Specialist

Bridgeport ISD•Bridgeport, TX

About The Position

The Behavior Intervention Specialist provides support and training to teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors. The position serves Bridgeport ISD campuses and students and is not employed with the Wise County Co-op. It is a 197-day position; salary is based on the remaining number of days in the contract. The role collaborates with school personnel and families to assess student behavior, develop and implement behavioral interventions, support educational goals, and teach social skills. It also provides staff and parent training, participates in student support processes, maintains required records, and follows district safety and special education policies. The position may involve crisis intervention and physical restraint as necessary according to a student's IEP.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited university.
Three years of experience as a special education teacher, in related social work, or in work related to the certified field.
Experience working with students, including implementing behavior management strategies.
Knowledge of the special needs of students in the assigned area.
Knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology.
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities.
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, frequent walking and other movement, regular light lifting and carrying, and potentially occasional heavy lifting, positioning students with physical disabilities, physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and moving classroom equipment.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements preferred.
Registered Behavior Technician or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design research-based behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), support their implementation, and assist with classroom management strategies.
Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
Conduct functional behavioral assessments based on observations in school, home, and community environments.
Work with school staff and parents to teach socially acceptable behaviors tailored to students' individual needs.
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings.
Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other staff to support students in meeting Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Manage student behavior, administer discipline, intervene in crisis situations, and physically restrain students as necessary according to their IEP.
Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
Develop and maintain behavioral management and intervention techniques for individual students or groups, and support students' educational, occupational, and personal needs.
Provide individual and small-group activities to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills for students attending an Alternative Education Program (AEP).
Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings for identified students with academic or behavioral issues.
Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers about school and student issues; conduct home visits as needed.
Identify staff development needs, develop and deliver training, and coach campus personnel in behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
Pursue continuous professional growth in behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.
Consult district and outside resources about students' educational, social, medical, and personal needs.
May serve on the campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures and take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents.
Stay informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and Superintendent of Schools.