Behavior Interventionist Teacher - Middle School

Job Title: Behavior Intervention Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal on assigned campus Pay Grade: Local Pay Scale (187)
Dept./School: Primary assigned campus Date Revised: 6/1/17
Primary Purpose:
Provide support and training for administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage children with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and/or general education endorsement(s) for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation
Knowledge of 504 Committee process and Student Service Plan accommodations and implementation
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to work with students with all identified disabilities in the educational setting
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Preference of three years experience as a special education teacher and/or general education teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management

1. Collaborate with teachers to design and develop Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) or Behavior Support Plans (BSP) and provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs/BSPs and classroom management strategies.
2. Monitor the effectiveness of BIPs/BSPs and recommend changes as needed.
3. Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
4. Participate in ARD committee meetings or 504 meetings. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting IEP goals or success in the implementation of the Student Service Plan.
5. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to BIPs/BSPs.

Training and Staff Development

1. Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
2. Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.

Other

1. Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education and 504.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
As assigned by administrators
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours