Behavior Intervention Specialist; SY- Special Education

Position: Behavior Intervention Specialist (26-27 SY)- Special Education
IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Behavior Specialist

PAY GRADE:
Admin/Prof 3

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

DUTY DAYS: 198

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

DEPARTMENT:
Special Education DATE REVISED:
June 2025

This position is eligible for a Non-Chapter 21 Contract

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

* Provide intensive behavior intervention support for students and recommendations for teachers

* Provide intensive behavior training, modeling and support for staff at Wheeler and Irving ISD

campuses

* Assist the Special Education Director and provide leadership within the areas of teaching and

learning, materials, assessment and evaluation, and public relations relative to students with

disabilities

* Provide support and technical assistance to campus administrators, assessment staff, and central

office staff in special education instruction, programming, and services

* Support school staff with effective implementation of the students' BIP

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education /Certification in one of the following:

* Master's Degree

* Valid Educator Certification or other acceptable State Licensure, BCBA preferred

* A minimum of three years of experience in special education

* Experience working with students with significant behavioral needs

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Experience in designing behavioral interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

* Experience in monitoring student behaviors and progress

* Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing specially designed instruction for

students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

* Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities

* Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals/objectives

* Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds

* Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff regarding behavioral best practices

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Serve as the district's specialist for special education behavioral program planning, training,

implementation and evaluation

* Develop, implement and maintain student data collection and progress monitoring system for

students with emotional and behavioral disabilities

* Plan and implement staff development and parent education relating to special education programs

* Provide staff development to assist school personnel in the identification, understanding, and

teaching of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities

* Confer and communicate with teachers and parents regarding the effectiveness of special

education programs for students with emotional and behavioral disorders

* Work closely with staff to coordinate, manage, assess needs, and determine student assignment in

regards to special education programs

* Implement, supervise and evaluate the development of special education behavioral programs

* Collaborate with Family Specialist to meet the needs of students and families

* Compile special education program information into reports for parent groups and other audiences

* Compile requested data into reports required by special education programs

* Supervise and support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies to increase

achievement of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities

* Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to plan and conduct trainings

* Provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team a appropriate

* Provide assistance to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committees to correctly

interpret test data, plan for the student, and assist the committee with recommendations for

behavior management and in following District procedures and all laws and regulations

* Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and concern

* Ensure that rules and procedure for disciplinary actions of students with disabilities are effective

and conform to federal and state regulations

* Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment

* Maintain a…