Special Education Teacher: Behavior support

Dickinson Independent School District•Dickinson, TX

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY : Provide students, who have special education support services, with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential Follow special education regulations set forth by the district, state, and federal guidelines Enable students to develop competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, behavioral, and social growth to function successfully in society Oversee the programming and support for the students assigned, documenting evidence, gathering data, and preparing documents to report on progress and make recommendations to the ARD committee

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods including accommodations, adaptations, and alterations to the curriculum and instruction to address the academic needs of special populations to support student outcomes.
Knowledge of disabilities and supports to address the specific needs of special populations
Specialized training/experience in behavior modification, pro-social skills, and/or supports to address the behavioral needs of special populations
Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process, Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) review, Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process, data collection requirements, relevant supplements, and implementation requirements set by the state and federal guidelines
One-year student teaching or approved internship

Responsibilities

Provide and/or support specially designed instruction and collect data to monitor and show student progress; including academic, behavioral, and other functional goals as outlined in the student ARD documents
Use student data to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods appropriate to the student, according to district requirements (for example using logs and other tools)
Work collaboratively with teachers and campus teams to develop, implement and/or provide lessons and interventions to proactively plan for students’ needs that include, as appropriate, accommodations, modifications, prerequisite skills, and behavioral/social supports
Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies/behavioral and prosocial strategies incorporating activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the needs of students assigned, according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
Manage or assist campus staff in using Behavior Intervention Plans, IEP goals, accommodations, and other supports as appropriate for each student as outlined in their ARD
Support students inside and outside of the classroom as assigned for instruction, intervention, prevention, and monitoring (i.e. small group, direct instruction, pull out, check-in, monitor, supervision)
Maintain student support records, logs, and documentation as outlined in the district special education procedures
Provide a safe environment; utilize de-escalation strategies and interventions to support students in behavior management and self-regulation. (Crisis Prevention and Intervention annual training required based on district standards and reporting)
Participate in campus Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and collaborative meetings to improve instruction and learning
Work closely with teachers and other campus staff using campus and district data to guide instruction and intervention
Conduct observations and formative assessments to determine baseline and progress data of student learning and use results to collaborate and plan instructional activities with teachers
Use the district screener tools to gain student performance data at the beginning, middle, and end of the year to share with parents and at the annual ARD committee meeting
Assist campus administration with the implementation of collaborative campus positive behavioral support systems (as required by the TEA Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI) and restorative discipline
Facilitate meetings with campus student intervention teams to design and implement behavior interventions for general education students with persistent behavior problems
Gather and present behavioral data (e.g. functional behavioral analysis, time sampling, frequency occurrence, documentation of intervention)
Assist in developing and maintaining behavior plans for special education and 504 Students
Provide behavioral assistance to teachers via modeling, writing effective and measurable IEP objectives, designing and writing reasonable and effective behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
Maintain communication with parents, keeping the lines of communication open, positive and professional
Participate in and conduct conferences and work collaboratively with parents
Participate in campus and district Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and collaborative meetings to improve instruction and learning
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, district meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals
Plan and participate in ARD, LPAC, 504, and RtI meetings as assigned
Assist in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy
Submit all legal documents in a timely manner as required by Federal, State, and District guidelines.
Use the district online platform for ARD preparation and documentation, be knowledgeable of the Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process and procedures in compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
Upload logs, trackers, and work samples into the student file online.
Monitor progress on IEP goals/objectives throughout each 9 weeks and update progress at the end of each 9 weeks using the online platform to share with parents concurrent with report cards
Prepare for and participate in the ARD committee meetings for assigned students; follow all timelines, prepare drafts for recommendations to include PLAAFPs, IEP goals/objectives, supplements, transitions, BIP, sharing data, and records, knowledgeably and professionally
Maintain professional records and a personal schedule with attention to organization, timelines, priorities, and accuracy; show evidence as required
Follow all DISD operating guidelines that are relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, Case Manager Duties, IEP Access and Implementation, Accessible Instructional Materials, Discipline, FERPA, IEP Goals and Objectives, Student Records, Modification/Accommodation/Specially Designed Instruction, and Documentation of Special Education
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and student outcomes
Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display an openness to change and innovation
Establish and maintain a professional relationship, open communication, and collaboration with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies and procedures for special education teachers such as confidentiality and STAAR/STAAR Alt requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
Develop and supervise schedules, plans, and data collection for the paraprofessionals that support students based on their needs
Oversee and document completion of tasks by assigned instructional aide(s)