Behavior Intervention Teacher

Teacher Description

Primary

Purpose:

Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation

Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, in related social work, or in work related to the certified field preferred.

Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Conditions of Employment

* Are you eligible to work in the United States?

* Are you willing to submit to a drug test?

* Will you give permission for a criminal background check to be conducted?

* Are you Highly Qualified for the position you are applying for?

* Are you certified for this position in Texas?

Skills Questionnaire

* Rate your interpersonal skills on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being lowest and 10 being highest.

General Questions

* I AGREE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. PLEASE SELECT "YES" IN THE SPACE BELOW AND PROCEED WITH QUESTION #2.

* List all teaching and professional certificates or licenses

* Have you ever been employed by Ingleside ISD in the past?

* Please select extra curricular activities you are willing to sponsor

* When are you available for employment?

* Have you previously retired through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas?

* If 'Yes', please provide your TRS retirement date.

Note:

This information is requested to ensure compliance with TRS rules and reporting requirements for retired employees who return to work.

* Do you have a relative who serves on the Board of Education or is an employee of Ingleside ISD?

* If 'Yes', please provide the relative's name and relationship.

User Defined Section #2

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.

2. Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.

3. Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students in school, home, and community environments. Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.

4. Participate in admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting individual educational plan (IEP) goals.

5. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

6. Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.

7. Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.

8. Provide individual and small group activities designed to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills for students attending an Alternative Education Program (AEP).

9. Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.

10. Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.

11. Conduct home visits as needed.

Training and Staff Development

12. Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.

13. Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.

Professional Growth and Development

14. Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.

Other

15. Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

16. May serve on campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

18. Take all necessary and…