Student Support Specialist

Student Support Specialist

Del Valle Independent School District Del Valle High School - Del Valle, Texas

Job : 5844410

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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Purpose:

The Student Support Specialist plays a key role in implementing a systematic, school-wide approach to Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within the Del Valle ISD Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), ensuring it aligns with the school's Campus Improvement Plan. Work with teachers to develop and implement behavior management strategies in classrooms and to provide specific behavior intervention support to students.

Assist in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, behavior management and classroom organization.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions and how to implement them in the classroom
• Knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles
• Knowledge of state, local and federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Awareness and ability to access community resources
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
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• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

• Provide professional development, training, and coaching to staff.
• Build capacity of campus staff to manage a variety of behaviors.
• Support and assist teachers with students that require behavior intervention and support.
• Collect and analyze data to identify student needs, monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Consult and collaborate with other school personnel in gathering and giving information on a case and in establishing and planning for respective roles in the modification of a student’s behavior.
• Assist campus in managing student behavior and supporting campus staff in behavior crisis situations.
• Maintain an active monitoring role on the campus to assess/address areas of concern.
• Assist campus administrators with the monitoring of student behavior and assist with enforcing school rules related to student conduct.
• Provide leadership and support through the use of data, such as discipline, attendance, test scores, and specific project data, to improve the teaching/learning process and its outcome.
• Ensure campus wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support plan align to campus improvement plan.
• Based on needs assessment, oversee the development of Tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention protocols, problem‑solving processes, data‑based decision‑making, progress monitoring, and communication and collaboration processes among Student Support Teams.

• Coordinate efforts with outside social service agencies to serve campus needs.
• Work closely with administration, teachers, psychological services and external agencies to provide on‑going support services to most effectively meet the emotional, social and…