RDSPD Intervention Specialist

Starting Date: Immediately

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Reports to: RDSPD Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Special Education

Pay Family: Professional /Administrators

PC Assignment: Specialist, Interv RDSPD

Pay Grade: 03

PC Assignment Code: 31311

Minimum Salary: $

Duty Days: 197 days per school year

This position is funded through tuition and state allotment revenue, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of those funds.

Primary

Purpose:

Provide Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) program-wide instructional and behavioral support to improve outcomes for students with disabilities who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). Support campus staff through coaching, consultation, and professional learning focused on evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices. Promote consistent implementation of special education supports, inclusive practices, and high-quality services aligned with federal, state, and district requirements across campuses.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Master’s degree in special education, education, psychology, behavior analysis, or related field (preferred)
• Sign Language Proficiency/TASC or TASC-ASL
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (preferred)

• Three (3) years of successful experience working with students with disabilities
• Experience implementing behavioral intervention strategies
• Experience providing professional development to adult learners
• Experience working with students with autism (preferred)
• Experience in K–12 public education setting (preferred)

• Comprehensive knowledge of the communication, language, instructional, and accessibility needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Comprehensive knowledge of special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and compliance requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of specially designed instruction and inclusive practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
• Comprehensive knowledge of developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Basic knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative practices
• Basic knowledge of Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation
• Proficient instructional coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
• Proficient consultation and collaboration skills for working with campus staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient data collection, progress monitoring, and data analysis skills
• Ability to utilize technology and data systems to support instructional and behavioral decision-making

• Provide job-embedded coaching to special education and general education staff
• Model effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
• Support implementation of specially designed instruction and inclusive practices across educational settings
• Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and staff

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
• Assist in development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Support implementation of school wide behavioral systems, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention support
• Monitor student behavioral progress and adjust supports as needed

• Provide expertise in autism-specific instructional strategies for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Support…