Behavior Support Specialist, School-Based PBIA

DEKANEY HS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Positive Behavior Intervention Aide (PBIA) at DEKANEY High School in Houston, Texas. The PBIA will lead a comprehensive behavior support program, work with identified students to build positive social and academic habits, and support teachers with proactive interventions.

Under campus leadership, the PBIA will implement diversified strategies and coordinate with counselors, teachers, and parents to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 semester hours of college coursework or an associate’s degree or passing Spring ISD’s NCLB test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
• Minimum of 3 years working with students as learner advocate and support for teaching and learning.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Also: 5 years working with students as learner advocate and support for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PBIA activities with the campus administrator.
• Organize PBIA supports for effective classroom management and supervision of each student.
• Receive and secure students’ assignments from teachers/subjects.
• Monitor progress and communicate with teachers if students have difficulty.
• Assist students in completing assignments.
• Review assignments before returning to the teacher.
• Arrange supplies and resources for students.
• Assign desks and inspect areas for damage.
• Enforce school expectations and maintain records for attendance, behavior and grades.
• Monitor attendance closely and contact parents regarding behavior and progress.
• Counsel with students and engage with counselors for additional support.
• Maintain open communication with parents regarding student progress and achievements.
• Provide professional development to teachers on positive behavior support.

Skills

Follow instructions

Student behavior management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

De-escalation techniques

Education

48 semester hours or associate’s degree

NCLB test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Positive Behavior Intervention Aide (PBIA) at DEKANEY High School in Houston, Texas. The PBIA will lead a comprehensive behavior support program, work with identified students to build positive social and academic habits, and support teachers with proactive interventions.

Under campus leadership, the PBIA will implement diversified strategies and coordinate with counselors, teachers, and parents to improve student outcomes.