Behavioral Support Teacher

Shepherd ISD•Shepherd, TX

37d•Onsite

About The Position

A BASE teacher is a professional who manages student behavior in the BASE classroom through direct instruction in expectations for behavior. A BASE teacher provides intervention and instruction to assist at-risk students to develop appropriate behavior, coping skills and social skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self-contained environment
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work with all children, including children with disabilities
One year teaching experience

Responsibilities

Implements instructional and behavioral program.
Utilizes knowledge of PASS behavior management system in designing individual and classroom programs.
Plan and uses appropriate learning skills, activities, equipment and materials that meet the needs of assigned students through individually designed lessons.
Provide instruction in PASS Monitoring System and reward system.
Instructs and models replacement behaviors identified on student's behavior plan
Provides instruction and role-play opportunities for students in replacement behaviors identified in student's behavior plan.
Escorts students to mainstream classroom for structured observation and student feedback experience.
Facilitates student completion of a modified amount of academic assignments from teacher of record.
Consistently monitors students and uses PASS monitoring sheets to document student behaviors
Ensures that accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention plans are implemented for students with disabilities as appropriate
Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers, staff, administrators, and parents that build relationships and lead to greater behavioral outcomes.
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments, and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Schedules PASS team meetings as necessary to implement a successful PASS program
Maintains monitoring documents and logs for all students.
Assigned subject area paraprofessionals.
Work with Director of Curriculum and Director of Personnel in developing New Teacher Academy Program.
Plan and conduct monthly new teacher meetings, trainings for teachers hired after the beginning of school year, and provide paraprofessionals instructional support training.
Identify staff development needs, develop and present training.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Assigned subject area teachers.