K-12 Behavior Intervention Specialist

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a district-level Behavioral Specialist to assist campuses in building capacity to support students with challenging behaviors in the least restrictive environment. The role focuses on preventing and addressing social-emotional deficits impacting learning through both general and special education strategies.

The incumbent develops behavior modification experiences, builds or adapts IEPs/BIPs, and provides ongoing intervention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master's degree preferred in Education, Mental Health, Human Services, or related field.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification; or School Counselor, LSSP/LP, LPC, or LCSW license required.
• 4 years of experience with special populations in educational or mental health settings; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral strategies to support student needs across campuses.
• Develop and implement pro-social and replacement behavior plans (IEP/BIP).
• Lead Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Ukeru trainings; support staff development.
• Monitor effectiveness of BIPs and adjust to improve student outcomes.
• Coordinate with parents, teachers, administrators through training and consultation.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, staff records.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred (Education/Mental Health/HS)

Texas teaching/counselor/LSSP/LPC/LCSW license

Job description

Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a district-level Behavioral Specialist to assist campuses in building capacity to support students with challenging behaviors in the least restrictive environment. The role focuses on preventing and addressing social-emotional deficits impacting learning through both general and special education strategies.

The incumbent develops behavior modification experiences, builds or adapts IEPs/BIPs, and provides ongoing intervention.