2026-2027, Behavior Specialist, LIEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to classroom teachers and students by promoting effective classroom management strategies and assisting with the implementation of school-wide discipline procedures, thereby fostering a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Eligible for a valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for teaching assignment (Standard, Provisional or One-Year certificates only; ACP candidates on a probationary certificate do not qualify)
• Must be grade level certified
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher, PBIS experience preferred
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED), CPI and CPR certificate

Skills

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and strategies
• Knowledge of Social Skill instruction and behavior modification programs
• Ability to develop and implement positive behavior supports for students in their classrooms
• Ability to facilitate small group and individual, social and behavior lessons
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Develop Student Support plans and contracts for students

Essential Functions

• Develop and monitor implementation of Student Support Plans and other behavior contracts
• Facilitate small group and individual behavior skills lessons with students
• Facilitate and develop avenues of data collection to monitor student behavior progress
• Meet regularly with campus behavior coordinator or designated assistant principal(s) regarding behavior trends, individual student progress, action plans, etc.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district
• Work with teachers to create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Model, support and communicate effective classroom management strategies to allow the teacher to manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook
• Assist in selecting books and other resources to support behavior goals for the classroom
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Terms Of Employment

This is a probationary/term contract position for 187 days. The position is open to current elementary/middle school teachers and external applicants. The salary for this position is $64,207 (IA-3).

Work Environment

The work environment for this position includes regular exposure to noise, prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. The position also requires frequent walking, regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), and may involve lifting and moving textbooks and classroom equipment. The mental demands of the position include maintaining emotional control under stress, working prolonged or irregular hours, and de-escalating those in crisis during tense situations.