MTSS Behavior Specialist

Spring ISD•Houston, TX

49d

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist for MTSS is responsible for organizing and providing recommendations to implement services as a behavioral resource to teachers, administrators, counselors and parents. The overall goal is to help build capacity for campus staff to be able to implement effective intervention plans and respond appropriately to students with behavioral concerns. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall district.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Three years' experience working with youth identified as struggling learners including behavioral concerns
Three years' experience working within the school system
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effective train teachers with zero years of experience who provide instruction for students with behavior concerns
Excellent data analysis skills
Strong technology skills including technology integration

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas teaching certificate
Degree in Education, Counseling or Social Work
Experience working with youth in at-risk communities
Five years' experience working in PK-12 education, serving youth including struggling learners
Knowledge of disability law, 504, MTSS and RTI
Leadership experience at a campus and/or district level preferred

Responsibilities

Review and analyze student behavior data as it pertains to the MTSS and RTI process, and how it may identify students with disabilities.
Develop and train on Behavior Support Plans to address specific, data driven, individual student's needs; By identifying replacement behaviors, prioritizing target behaviors, designing reinforcement schedules, and guiding directions for implementation of plans.
Conduct professional development for district personnel on emotional/behavioral markers, classroom modifications/accommodations, and structured intervention
Provide training on de-escalation of student behaviors.
Consult with Mental Health Specialists, LSSPs, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral interventions that can be implemented district wide.
Consult and engage in teacher coaching with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
Provide consultation regarding behavioral management/structured intervention strategies for district personnel and/or parents.
Promote positive behavior interventions
Collect and monitor school and district data associated with behavior and
Support compliance with state and federal laws in regards to Section 504, RTI and district wide initiatives as it relates to behavior.
Participate in grade level transition planning and transitions as students return from disciplinary and alternative placements by attending transition meetings, creating and revising behavior plans & intervention plans, and assisting in welcoming the students back to their home
Conduct campus climate assessments to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented district initiatives related to behavior
Collaborate with other departments to ensure tenets of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are integrated with other relevant district initiatives and deliver district wide training on the framework for PBIS.
Perform all other duties as assigned