Student Support Interventionist

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide intervention, consultation, and training to general education and special education staff in meeting the educational needs of students with behavioral issues and social skills deficits in a variety of educational environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Knowledge of de-escalation and behavior intervention techniques
• Valid Texas teacher's certificate in special education
• Three years' classroom experience
• Ability to work with school staff and parents
• Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral problems
• Knowledge in working with students with emotional/behavioral problems
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws
• Excellent written and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of behavioral strategies and the collection of data in the evaluation of student progress.
• Collaborate with campus and other behavior staff to provide on-going training and staff development in effective behavior management.
• Implement campus-wide behavior interventions under MTSS.
• Model effective social skills and behavioral strategies or conduct demonstration lessons for specific students as specified in individual intervention plans.
• Assist campuses with creating plans for students in MTSS for behavior concerns.
• Coordinate with campus and district staff in planning and programming for students.
• Mentor new general education and special education teachers and paraprofessionals in effective classroom management strategies and program fidelity.
• Provide campus level training related to effective classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Attend required district trainings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of best practice of behavioral intervention techniques and strategies.
• Interpret and communicate federal, state, and local requirements necessary for program compliance.
• Monitor assigned campus data through a district-approved platform to discuss necessary student-specific interventions and supports.
• Support and monitor the implementation of the Student Support Initiative.
• Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees