Behavior Assessment Specialist

Talbert Center; Winnsboro (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnsboro ISD Talbert Center in Winnsboro, TX, is seeking a Behavior Assessment Specialist to perform psycho-educational assessments and support students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. You will train teachers, staff, and parents, and collaborate on IEP goals and behavior plans.

The role requires knowledge of ARD/IEP processes, behavior interventions, and experience with students needing behavioral support in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university; master's degree preferred.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or related degree preferred; Board Certified Behavioral Analyst preferred.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Experience with behavior management strategies and working with students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning; determine eligibility for special education services.
• Develop psycho-educational evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Collaborate to design and implement behavioral intervention plans (BIP) and support classroom management.
• Monitor effectiveness of BIPs and adjust as needed.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings; communicate with parents and staff to achieve IEP goals.
• Provide staff development and training on behavior management for teachers and parents.

Skills

Special education knowledge

ARD/IEP process knowledge

Behavior intervention strategies

Adult training skills

Organizational & interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or related degree preferred

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Perform professional psycho-educational assessments. Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and behavioral problems.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university, master’s degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst preferred

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 behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Develop psycho-educational evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students in school, home, and community environments. Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
• Participate in admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting individual educational plan (IEP) goals.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
• Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.
• Provide individual and small group activities designed to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills for students attending an Alternative Education Program (AEP).
• Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.
• Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

Training and Staff Development

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

Professional Growth and Development

• Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.

Other

• Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• May serve on campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 non-ambulatory 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

Behavior Assessment Specialist

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Dunavant , Asst Superindent of Business and HR
• Winnsboro ISD District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]