Behavioral Support Specialist, 2026-2027 School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

3d•$66,627•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 School Year and involves training and working with teachers and campus personnel to design, develop, and implement behavioral intervention plans and classroom management strategies for students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. The specialist will also train staff in nonviolent crisis intervention procedures, compile and maintain records, collaborate with parents and stakeholders, observe students in various environments, and ensure socially acceptable behaviors are taught. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, assisting with discipline management and emergency operations plans, ensuring adequate staffing, and staying current with research on behavioral interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
Texas teacher certification in elementary or secondary education and special education
Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a certified special education teacher
Successful experience designing and implementing behavioral interventions based on the functions of behavior
Successful experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders
Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, coaching and consulting with others
Demonstrated skills in collaborating with parents and agency representatives regarding school-home behavioral programming
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Certified in nonviolent crisis intervention procedures and certified as a trainer or willingness to become a certified trainer
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Visionary leadership to work with faculties, families and communities of the 21st century
Ability to work flexible hours and to maintain a flexible schedule.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR certificate.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Administrator certification preferred

Responsibilities

Train and work with teachers and campus personnel to design, develop and implement behavioral intervention plans and classroom management strategies for students with significant disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Train staff in approved nonviolent crisis intervention procedures and monitor implementation of these procedures.
Compile and maintain all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents as required.
Work collaboratively with parents and other stakeholders to ensure success in meeting students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Observe students in school, home and community environments and consult with school staff and parents to teach socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and the local board.
Assist with the coordination of the discipline management program.
Assist with the coordination of the campus emergency operations plan, including coordination of required crisis drills.
Assist in assignment of classroom personnel to ensure adequate staffing to meet the instructional and behavioral programming needs of the students.
Remain abreast of research and best practices for behavioral intervention for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director/Principal.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Work prolonged or irregular hours.
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting.
Regular lifting and carrying; may lift and move stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.