Behavior Specialist-Special Education Department

Temple ISD•Temple, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist meets the needs of individual students, campuses, and the district through assessment and intervention for behavior concerns. The role supports students receiving special education services and, with signed parental consent, collaborates with general education staff on behavior supports for students not yet identified as eligible for special education. The position is primarily campus based and has a 192-day contract schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience managing student behavior.
Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, writing and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans, and working with students with autism or low-incidence disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with parents, community service providers, district staff, and other audiences.
Basic knowledge of statistics related to assessment.
Ability to determine priorities and sequence of events, identify and plan for the needs of students with behavior disabilities, and evaluate and implement alternatives to achieve student, staff, and district objectives.
Physical ability to regularly sit and talk or hear, often stand and walk, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans for students receiving special education services, and assist with their implementation.
Collaborate with general education staff on behavior supports for students not yet identified as eligible for special education, with signed parental consent.
Provide parents with training on effective interventions and behavioral techniques.
Assist with planning and presenting professional development programs for special education personnel.
Assist with planning and presenting professional development programs for general education personnel as requested by administration.
Facilitate implementation of PASS on assigned school campuses.
Collaborate with outside agencies regarding supports for students with behavioral challenges.
May assist with social skills groups within TISD.
Serve as a contributing member of the Autism team.
Audit, maintain, and ensure appropriate PEIMS coding for restraints involving special education students.
Assist in revising special education forms and procedures.
Attend Annual ARD meetings when requested.
Train and consult with district staff regarding crisis intervention strategies.
Gather and maintain data related to the effectiveness of behavior intervention strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Superintendent.