About this opportunity
Temple Independent School District lists this Behavior Specialist-Special Education opportunity in temple, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SUMMARY
Meet the needs of individual students, campuses, and the district regarding assessment and intervention of behavior concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Coordinate and/or develop and assist in the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans for students receiving special education services
Collaborates with general ed staff on behavior supports for students not yet identified as eligible for special education, with signed parental consent
Provide training to parents regarding effective interventions and behavioral techniques
Assists with planning and presentation of professional development programs for special education personnel
Assists with planning and presentation of professional development programs for general education personnel as requested by administration
Facilitates the implementation of PASS on assigned school campuses
Collaborates with outside agencies regarding supports for students with behavioral challenges
May assist with social skills groups within TISD
Contributing member of the Autism team
Audits, maintains and ensures appropriate PEIMS coding for restraints involving special education students
Assists in the revision of special education forms and procedures
Attend Annual ARD meetings when requested
Train and consult with district staff regarding crisis intervention strategies
Gather and maintain data related to the effectiveness of behavior intervention strategies
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. There may be alternatives to the below qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and three years experience managing student behavior required. Master's degree preferred. Experience in conducting functional behavior assessments, writing and implementing behavior intervention plans, and working with students with autism or low incidence disabilities required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including conferences with parents, community service providers, district staff, chairing committee meetings, preparing written student evaluations, preparing written reports regarding program implementation/recommendations, preparing policies and procedures, and conducting staff development activities.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must have a basic knowledge of statistics related to assessment.
REASONING ABILITIES
Must be able to determine priority and sequence of events, identify and plan for the needs of students with behavior disabilities, evaluate and implement alternatives to obtain individual, student, staff, and/or district objectives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job and will be primarily campus based. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contract Days: 192
Worksite address
temple, TX, 76508, US
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