Behavior Specialist

TITLE: Behavior Specialist STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education TERMS: 200 Days DEPARTMENT: Special Education PAY GRADE: AD4 PRIMARY FUNCTION To support students with disabilities who exhibit challenging behaviors by developing and implementing positive

behavior

intervention

strategies,

functional

behavior

assessments

(FBAs),

and

behavior

intervention

plans

(BIPs).

The

Behavior

Specialist

works

collaboratively

with

educators,

parents,

and

related

service

providers

to

build

staff

capacity

in

behavioral

support

and

promote

a

positive,

safe,

and

inclusive

learning

environment. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education (required) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential (preferred) Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent (preferred) SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of behavior management theories, positive behavioral interventions, and data-based decision making Skill in developing and implementing FBAs and BIPs Strong communication, collaboration, coaching, and interpersonal skills Ability to support staff in managing classroom behaviors and promoting inclusive practices Knowledge of IDEA, FAPE, LRE, and due process requirements related to behavior Experience: Minimum of three (3) years teaching or providing behavioral supports in special education settings EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Conduct

classroom

observations

and

behavioral

assessments

to

identify

student

needs.

2.

Develop,

monitor,

and

evaluate

individualized

behavior

intervention

plans.

3.

Collaborate

with

teachers

and

related

staff

to

model

and

support

implementation

of

behavior

plans

and

supports.

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4.

Provide

crisis

support

and

de-escalation

strategies

to

assist

students

and

staff

during

behavioral

incidents.

5.

Train

teachers,

paraprofessionals,

and

administrators

on

behavioral

best

practices,

data

collection,

and

proactive

strategies.

6.

Support

the

implementation

of

Positive

Behavior

Interventions

and

Supports

(PBIS)

at

the

campus

level.

7.

Provide

job-embedded

coaching

and

feedback

to

enhance

classroom

management

and

student

engagement.

8.

Participate

in

ARD

meetings

to

provide

behavioral

data

and

recommendations.

9.

Assist

with

ensuring

legally

defensible

documentation

of

behavior

plans,

progress

monitoring,

and

staff

implementation

fidelity.

10.

Maintain

timely

and

accurate

documentation

related

to

behavior

services.

11.

Serve

as

a

liaison

between

campuses,

parents,

and

outside

agencies

for

behavioral

services.

12.

Support

transitions

between

restrictive

settings

and

least

restrictive

environments.

13.

Collaborate

with

counselors,

LSSPs,

and

other

professionals

to

support

student

well-being

and

success.

14.

Ensure

behavior

interventions

align

with

IDEA

and

district

policies.

15.

Maintain

current

knowledge

of

legal

trends,

research-based

strategies,

and

compliance

standards.

16.

Monitor

and

support

district-wide

behavior

initiatives

as

assigned.

17.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

18.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

19.

Maintain

confidentiality.

20.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

21.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

22.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

23.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

24.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

25.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Environment: Indoors including but not limited to: classroom, cafeteria, library, or other campus location. Outdoors

(exposure

to

sun,

heat,

cold,

and

inclement

weather).

Exposure

to

noise.

May

work

prolonged

or

irregular

hours.

A

remote

location

in

the

event

of

a

declared

emergency,

temporary

closure,

or

closure.

Personal

Protective

Equipment

may

be

required.

The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate.

Page | 2 Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that

my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

demands

required.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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