Behavior Support Specialist, 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred
• Texas teacher certification in elementary or secondary education and special education; administrator certification preferred
• 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

Essential Functions

• 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

Terms Of Employment

• Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days
• Salary $66,627/IA-3 Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
• Physical Demands: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
• Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying; may lift and move stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Tools/Equipment Used

• Personal computer and peripherals
• Standard instructional equipment
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR certificate

Application Information

• Applications will be reviewed
• Not all applicants will be interviewed
• Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application
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