Educational Behavior Intervention Specialist

Temple ISD; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple ISD seeks a behavior specialist to support the district by assessing and intervening in student behavior concerns across campuses.

The role coordinates Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans, collaborates with general education staff, trains parents, and assists with professional development for SPED and general education personnel. A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years experience managing student behavior required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in conducting functional behavior assessments, writing and implementing behavior intervention plans, and working with students with autism or low incidence disabilities required.
• Must communicate effectively in writing and in speech to a variety of audiences including parents, staff and committees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans for students receiving special education services.
• Collaborate with general ed staff on behavior supports for students not yet identified as eligible for special education, with signed parental consent.
• Provide training to parents regarding effective interventions and behavioral techniques.
• Assist with planning and presentation of professional development programs for special education personnel.
• Assist with planning and presentation of professional development programs for general education personnel as requested by administration.
• Facilitate the implementation of PASS on assigned school campuses.
• Collaborate with outside agencies regarding supports for students with behavioral challenges.
• May assist with social skills groups within TISD.
• Contributing member of the Autism team.
• Audits, maintains and ensures appropriate PEIMS coding for restraints involving special education students.
• Assists in the revision of special education forms and procedures.
• Attend Annual ARD meetings when requested.
• Train and consult with district staff regarding crisis intervention strategies.
• Gather and maintain data related to the effectiveness of behavior intervention strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Superintendent.

Skills

Functional Behavior Assessments

Behavior Intervention Plans

Collaboration with staff

Training parents

Professional development delivery

Crisis intervention strategies

Data collection and analysis

Autism support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PEIMS coding

Job description

Temple ISD seeks a behavior specialist to support the district by assessing and intervening in student behavior concerns across campuses.

The role coordinates Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans, collaborates with general education staff, trains parents, and assists with professional development for SPED and general education personnel. A Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience is required; Master’s degree preferred.