District Behavioral Specialist

Melissa ISD; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$225 monthly insurance contribution

$20,000 district paid life insurance policy

192 Days work

Job summary

Melissa ISD is looking for a Behavioral Specialist for the school year 2026-2027 to provide essential support and training for teachers and parents in managing students with challenging behaviors.

The role involves collaborating with teachers to develop intervention plans, monitoring their effectiveness, conducting assessments, and providing necessary training. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate. The position offers a monthly insurance contribution and a significant district-paid life insurance policy.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• BCBA preferred.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training for teachers and parents on managing challenging behaviors.
• Design and develop behavioral intervention plans with teachers.
• Monitor and recommend changes to behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments based on student observations.
• Participate in ARD committee meetings to support student IEP goals.
• Provide training to staff on behavioral interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Behavior and social skill intervention techniques

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Specialist for school year 2026-2027

Job Description: Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage children with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with teachers to design and develop behavioral intervention plans (BIP) and support staff in implementing BIPs and classroom management strategies.
2. Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
6. Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
7. Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
8. Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
11. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Additional Qualifications

• BCBA 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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Title I experience preferred

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary

• Based on experience
• $225 monthly insurance contribution
• $20,000 district paid life insurance policy
• 192 Days