Specialist - Behavior - Special Populations

Waxahachie Independent School District•Waxahachie, TX

58d

About The Position

Provide Special Education students with behavioral needs with learning activities and experiences designed to help fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Develop and implement a behavior modification system conducive to student ability levels. Collaborate with educators in the development and implementation of programs to remediate behavioral and social problems and assist with development and implementation of behavior intervention plans. Work in self-contained team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned with a focus on helping students acquire appropriate behavioral skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of IEP committee process, goals setting and implementation of IEP
Display professionalism in dealing with students, campus staff, and parents
Has provided instruction to students diagnosed with behavior disorders (ED/BD, ASD, etc.)
Has developed and implemented data collection systems
Experience in conducting FBAs and writing BIPs
Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans
Knowledge and understanding of principles of applied behavior analysis
Self-starter able to work without day to day supervision

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Education/Special Education (preferred)
BCVBA or BCaBA (preferred)
Three or more years experience working with students diagnosed with behavior disorders (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Plan and implement appropriate instructional and behavioral intervention strategies to assist students who exhibit severe behaviors.
Implement and instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students.
Employ a variety of behavior intervention strategies to facilitate positive behavior change for special education students.
Provide social skills instruction or training in replacement behaviors to assigned students.
Collaborate with psychologist, administrators, related service staff, classroom teachers, parents, and/or outside resource personnel when a student is having difficulty in current placement to improve effectiveness of intervention strategies.
Provide direct support to teachers and administrators to develop and implement instructional and behavioral supports for students in special education including observations, data collections, recommendations, teacher training and follow up services to support the fidelity of implementation of interventions.
Assist teachers in room arrangement, daily schedules, classroom management, etc., when appropriate.
Conduct a functional behavioral assessment as a prerequisite in developing a behavior intervention plan.
Participate in IEP Committee meetings/staffings as appropriate.
Manage student behavior appropriately. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to the IEP/BIP and standards set by CPI.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Prepare and present staff development to all stakeholders in the area of behavior intervention and modification including CPI.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with campus staff, district staff, parents, and students.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in department meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).