Behavior Intervention Specialist (2) - Special Programs
Special Programs
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Must have a Master's degree in social work or mental health related field.
- Certification by the State Department of Education required.
- Three years of supervised experience in special education or mental health.
Responsibilities
- Develop performance objectives and a Professional Growth Plan.
- Assist in compiling reports for agencies.
- Plan training sessions and provide technical support.
Skills
Education
Job description
Caddo Parish School District Special Programs – Shreveport, Louisiana
Job ID: 5497159
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist/Special Education
Prepared By: Dr. Jeanette Taylor
Prepared Date: June 24, 2002
Approved By: Ollie Tyler
Approved Date: July, 2004
Reports to the special education compliance/complaint management supervisor; develops functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans, provides technical assistance and supports in the area of behavior management to school personnel and parents as assigned.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop performance objectives and prepares a Professional Growth Plan supporting established department and school system goals.
- Assist in the compilation of reports required by federal, state and local agencies.
- Plan and conduct training and provide technical assistance to school personnel, parents/guardians on effective behavior management.
- Review suspension records and develop/implement a plan to reduce the number of suspensions.
- Develop or assist teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of behavioral interventions for referred students.
- Use available resources of the school system and the community to enrich the educational program.
- Keep informed on national, state and local regulations affecting special education.
- Follow IDEA and state guidelines.
- Make progress on achieving objectives in the Professional Growth Plan.
- Maintain accurate records on all assigned students regarding their referral, intervention and outcome.
- Consult regularly with all levels of school personnel and communicate effectively.
- Serve as liaison between school and community agencies through reciprocal referral arrangements, collaborate on cases and assist families in accessing community resources.
- Facilitate communication between school and home, seeking to involve families in the educational process of their children.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation with a Master's degree in social work or a mental health related field from a university with an accredited graduate school, or
- Master's degree in psychology from an accredited graduate program and certification by the State Department of Education in school psychology, or
- Master's degree in education and certification in one area of special education.
- Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through three years of supervised experience in one area of special education or in the delivery of mental health services following graduation from graduate school.
- Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individual's ability and level of understanding.
- Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence relative to the individual case.
- Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient manner.
- Ability to treat all information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Caddo Parish School employees, community agencies and the public.
- Neat, well-groomed appearance.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however, some students may require more attention due to the nature of the behaviors they exhibit.
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to neglect of duty, dishonest, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
As stated in employment agreement
Special Education Compliance Complaint Management Supervisor
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Caddo Parish School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $49,927 Per Year
- Dr. Shelia Lockett , Director of Exceptional Children
- Special Programs
- Phone: (318) 603-6700
- Email: smlockett@caddoschools.org
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