Behavioral Instructional Specialist (205 Days)

About the role

Provide support and technical assistance to teachers and staff working with students who exhibit behavior and emotional problems in the classroom. Develop effective behavior interventions in collaboration with the campus team and model implementation to campus staff to address the needs of special education students and increase capacity of campus personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide professional development in behavior management for campus when requested.
• Maintain accurate case records and required accountability documentation after responding to campus requests for assistance.
• Participate in ARD committee meetings when needed to assist the committee in understanding the continuum of service as well as the process to move to a more restrictive environment.
• Participate in activities required by the Texas Behavior Support Initiative (SB1196), which includes providing district-wide training in non-violent crisis intervention training and using physical restraints when needed.
• Perform all duties relating to IDEA B Form grant at 100%.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Implement a research-based coaching and feedback model of support to teachers and staff who are working with students who exhibit behavioral and emotional problems in the classroom.
• Develop effective behavior interventions in collaboration with campus teams and model these strategies for campus staff to address the needs of special education students and assist in increasing capacity of campus personnel.
• Absorb and deliver professional learning opportunities in behavior management to campus personnel as needed or requested.
• Support the implementation of BHS program expectations by conducting periodic fidelity checks and making recommendations on preventive and corrective actions.
• Engage in professional behaviors that reflect integrity, accountability, and moral standards.

Skills

• Ability to work with students exhibiting behavior and emotional problems.
• Knowledge of special education teaching practices and interventions.
• Experience with data collection and documentation systems.
• Proficiency in non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Professional growth activities to stay updated on current research in the field of behavior.
• Time and effort reporting compliance for federally funded incumbents.

Pay

$62,714.00 - $78,400.00

Schedule

Full-time