Special Education Academic and Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Byron Public Schools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Byron Public Schools in Texas is seeking a Special Education Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist to provide targeted instructional and behavioral support to students with IEPs under supervision of certified teachers.

You will deliver small-group and one-on-one interventions, collect data on outcomes, and collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure consistent accommodations and progress toward independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience with intense academic or behavioral interventions with students.
• 1-2 years working with individuals with diverse learning, developmental, or behavioral needs in educational or therapeutic settings preferred.
• Crisis Intervention / De-escalation certification (e.g., CPI or Safety-Care) preferred or obtainable upon hire.
• Strong knowledge of behavior modification strategies and child development
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and objective during high-stress situations
• Clear written and verbal communication for accurate data reporting and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Behavioral Support & Intervention: Implement targeted Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavior support strategies; utilize training in de-escalation techniques to handle behavioral crises safely and effectively.
• Academic Instruction: Deliver small-group and one-on-one instructional interventions aligned with individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting materials developed by certified special education staff to meet students' learning needs.
• Data Collection & Tracking: Continuously monitor and log student behavioral data and intervention outcomes; assist certified teachers in analyzing trends for progress reporting.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with special education teachers and general education staff to ensure consistent implementation of accommodations across environments.
• Student Independence: Guide and prompt students in self-regulation, organizational skills, and social-emotional growth, fading support systematically to promote autonomy

Skills

Behavior modification

Data tracking

IEP collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Special Education Academic and Behavioral Intervention Specialist JobID: 1369

• Position Type: Special Education Support Staff/ Support Staff
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: High School

Job Title: Special Education Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Position Overview

The Academic & Behavioral Intervention Specialist provides targeted instructional and behavioral support to special education students under the direction of certified Special Education Teachers and Student Support Services. Operating at a higher level than a traditional paraprofessional role, this non-certified, hourly position requires the analytical application of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), specialized academic instruction, data collection, and independent crisis de-escalation to foster student independence and growth.

• Pay Scale: $31/hr. Mid-Tier Professional (Tiered above Instructional Aide / Paraprofessional)
• Reports To: Building Principal

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioral Support & Intervention: Implement targeted Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavior support strategies; utilize training in de-escalation techniques to handle behavioral crises safely and effectively.
• Academic Instruction: Deliver small-group and one-on-one instructional interventions aligned with individualized education programs (IEPs), adapting materials developed by certified special education staff to meet students' unique learning needs.
• Data Collection & Tracking: Continuously monitor and log student behavioral data and intervention outcomes; assist certified teachers in analyzing trends for progress reporting.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with special education teachers and general education staff to ensure consistent implementation of accommodations across environments.
• Student Independence: Guide and prompt students in self-regulation, organizational skills, and social-emotional growth, fading support systematically to promote autonomy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or experience with intense academic or behavioral interventions with students.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years working with individuals with diverse learning, developmental, or behavioral needs in an educational or therapeutic setting preferred.
• Certifications: Crisis Intervention / De-escalation certification (e.g., CPI or Safety-Care) preferred or obtainable upon hire.
• Strong knowledge of behavior modification strategies and child development
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and objective during high-stress situations
• Clear written and verbal communication for accurate data reporting and team collaboration