Middle School BASE Teacher

Middle School

Shepherd (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District’s Middle School in Shepherd, Texas is seeking a BASE Teacher to manage behavior and deliver targeted instruction in a self-contained setting. The role emphasizes implementing PASS-based interventions and supporting at-risk students with behavioral and social skills development.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate, plus experience in behavior-focused education.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Knowledge of behavior needs of students with disabilities and ability to manage a self-contained environment.
One year teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Implement instructional and behavioral program.
Design and monitor PASS-based behavior interventions.
Plan lessons and activities that meet students' needs with accommodations.
Provide instruction and role-play replacement behaviors for students.
Coordinate PASS team meetings and student progress reviews.
Maintain PASS monitoring documents and logs.

Skills

Behavior management

PASS system

Instruction delivery

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

Tools

PASS monitoring system

Job description

Middle School BASE Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955022
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher - BASE Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Employee Name: Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Grade: TEA

Primary Purpose:

A BASE teacher is a professional who manages student behavior in BASE classroom through direct instruction in expectations for behavior. A BASE teacher provides intervention and instruction to assist at-risk students to develop appropriate behavior, coping skills and social skills.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self-contained environment

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with all children, including children with disabilities

Experience:

One year teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction Implements instructional and behavioral program.
Utilizes knowledge of PASS behavior management system in designing individual and classroom programs.
Plan and uses appropriate learning skills, activities, equipment and materials that meet the needs of assigned students through individually designed lessons.
Provide instruction in PASS Monitoring System and reward system.
Instructs and models replacement behaviors identified on student's behavior plan
Provides instruction and role-play opportunities for students in replacement behaviors identified in student's behavior plan.
Escorts students to mainstream classroom for structured observation and student feedback experience.
Facilitates student completion of a modified amount of academic assignments from teacher of record.
Consistently monitors students and uses PASS monitoring sheets to document student behaviors
Ensures that accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention plans are implemented for students with disabilities as appropriate
Maintains effective communication with classroom teachers, staff, administrators, and parents that build relationships and lead to greater behavioral outcomes.
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments, and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Schedules PASS team meetings as necessary to implement a successful PASS program
Maintains monitoring documents and logs for all students.

Personal and Program Management

Assigned subject area paraprofessionals.

Training and Staff Development

Work with Director of Curriculum and Director of Personnel in developing New Teacher Academy Program.
Plan and conduct monthly new teacher meetings, trainings for teachers hired after the beginning of school year, and provide paraprofessionals instructional support training.
Identify staff development needs, develop and present training.

Other

Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assigned subject area teachers.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

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