Statewide Behavior Support Lead – MTSS Specialist

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a State Behavior Support Specialist to lead statewide MTSS initiatives, strengthen behavioral support systems, and promote positive school climate. The role involves collaboration with ESCs, school systems, and partners to design, implement, and improve technical assistance, resources, and guidance that build capacity across Texas.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, data-informed decision-making, and coordination of behavioral

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in implementing, supporting, or leading behavioral support systems in educational settings; providing professional development, coaching, technical assistance, or consultation to educators, school systems, or other stakeholders; using data to inform decision-making, program improvement, and student outcomes.
• Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Provide content knowledge, guidance, and technical expertise regarding state and federal policies, procedures, statutes, and rules related to behavior supports, positive school climate, student supports, and special education.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the impact and reach of high-quality technical assistance resources, implementation supports, and professional development opportunities; use data to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Lead, support, communicate, and engage strategically with stakeholders to support the development, implementation, and sustainability of behavior support initiatives.
• Lead, guide, and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide initiatives and technical assistance projects; monitor progress and manage deliverables and budgets.
• Coordinate and support a statewide continuum of supports that build ESC capacity to provide coordinated, effective support to school systems in MTSS implementation.

Skills

Policy guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking a State Behavior Support Specialist to lead statewide MTSS initiatives, strengthen behavioral support systems, and promote positive school climate. The role involves collaboration with ESCs, school systems, and partners to design, implement, and improve technical assistance, resources, and guidance that build capacity across Texas.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, data-informed decision-making, and coordination of behavioral