Behavior Teacher

Kirbyville Indep School Dist; Kirbyville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirbyville Indep School Dist in Kirbyville, Texas is seeking a dedicated Behavior Teacher to provide specialized instruction and behavioral intervention for students with significant emotional, behavioral, and social needs. The role requires delivering both self-contained and inclusion supports to help students access the general education curriculum and progress toward IEP goals.

The candidate should hold a Texas Special Education certificate and a Bachelor's degree, with CPI or crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education.
• CPI or district-approved crisis intervention training (preferred or able to obtain upon employment).
• Knowledge of IDEA and Texas Education Code and special education procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet students’ individual academic and behavioral needs.
• Provide direct instruction in a self-contained classroom setting when assigned.
• Deliver push-in/inclusion support in general education and special education classrooms.
• Modify and adapt curriculum to meet individual IEP goals.
• Implement social skills instruction and self-regulation strategies.
• Use research-based instructional and behavioral practices.
• Conduct or assist with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Collect and analyze behavioral and academic data to monitor progress.
• Implement de-escalation strategies and crisis response procedures in accordance with district policy.
• Support students transitioning between settings throughout the school day.
• Participate in ARD committee meetings.
• Develop measurable IEP goals aligned to evaluation data.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with ARD committee members regarding placement and services.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and behavioral supports.
• Provide coaching and modeling of behavioral strategies within general education classrooms.
• Work closely with paraprofessionals to ensure effective implementation of supports.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with counselors, diagnosticians, behavior specialists, and administrators.
• Create a structured, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Maintain consistent behavioral expectations and routines.
• Ensure compliance with district policies regarding discipline and restraint (if applicable).
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Participate in professional development related to behavior, trauma-informed practices, and instructional strategies.
• Comply with district policies and administrative procedures.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention

PBIS knowledge

FBA & BIP

Crisis de-escalation

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Special Education certification

Job description

Behavior Teacher

Kirbyville Indep School Dist Assigned Campus - Kirbyville, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5559745

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports to: Campus Principal & Director of Special Services

Exemption Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Days: Teacher Work Calendar

Pay Grade: Professional (per district compensation plan)(10 Months)

Primary Purpose

Provide specialized instruction and behavioral intervention services to students with significant emotional, behavioral, and social needs in both self-contained and inclusive classroom settings. Develop and implement individualized behavior and academic supports that enable students to access the general education curriculum and make progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education
• CPI or district-approved crisis intervention training (preferred or able to obtain upon employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of IDEA, Texas Education Code, and special education procedures
• Knowledge of emotional disturbance (ED), autism, and behavior-related disabilities
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Knowledge of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Ability to implement crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies
• Ability to modify curriculum and differentiate instruction
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience

• Experience teaching students with behavioral challenges preferred
• Experience in self-contained and inclusion settings preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet students’ individual academic and behavioral needs.
• Provide direct instruction in a self-contained classroom setting when assigned.
• Deliver push-in/inclusion support in general education and special education classrooms.
• Modify and adapt curriculum to meet individual IEP goals.
• Implement social skills instruction and self-regulation strategies.
• Use research-based instructional and behavioral practices.

Behavior Intervention and Support

• Conduct or assist with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Collect and analyze behavioral and academic data to monitor progress.
• Implement de-escalation strategies and crisis response procedures in accordance with district policy.
• Support students transitioning between settings throughout the school day.

IEP and ARD Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD committee meetings.
• Develop measurable IEP goals aligned to evaluation data.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with ARD committee members regarding placement and services.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations and behavioral supports.
• Provide coaching and modeling of behavioral strategies within general education classrooms.
• Work closely with paraprofessionals to ensure effective implementation of supports.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with counselors, diagnosticians, behavior specialists, and administrators.

Classroom Management and Environment

• Create a structured, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Maintain consistent behavioral expectations and routines.
• Ensure compliance with district policies regarding discipline and restraint (if applicable).

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Participate in professional development related to behavior, trauma-informed practices, and instructional strategies.
• Comply with district policies and administrative procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise assigned paraprofessionals and support staff in the self-contained setting and during inclusion services.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Byron Miller II , Director of Special Services
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] Ext. 3532
• Email: [e-mail]

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