Behavioral Interventionist; SPED
Job in
Midland, Midland County, Texas, 79709, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Midland Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Psychology, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION: Behavioral Interventionist (SPED)
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT:
Special Services
REPORTS TO: Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: None
EDUCATION:
- Preferred Master's Degree from accredited college or university.
- Special Education Certified preferred or other specialized licensure or certification related to counseling, behavior, or social work.
- Three years of experience as a special education classroom teacher preferred. Experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
- Or Three years working in hospitals, clinics, or therapy serving special populations.
- Leadership experience preferred.
Plan and provide support to campus administrator and staff for Special Education students with severe behavioral issues. Access students, provide intervention strategies to maximize academic functions and increase independent performance.
Essential Functions
Instructional Management
1. Develop and implement behavioral plans for students.
2. Consistently monitor progress on specific plans developed for students.
3. Provide appropriate time, resource and material to support staff in accomplishing
behavior goals for students.
School/Organization Climate
4. Work collaboratively with all campuses in assisting staff with students with severe behavioral/emotional problems.
5. Present a positive professional attitude.
School/Organization Improvement
6. Contribute to recommendations for least restrictive environment options for students with severe behavioral/emotional problems.
7. Present training to all staff on implementation of specific behavioral programs for students.
8. Utilizes current assessment data on students to develop an effective behavioral intervention.
Personnel Management
9. Assist in developing training options for staff in serving children with severe behavioral/emotional problems.
10. Provides support in implementing special education programs for students with behavioral/emotional problems.
Student Management
11. Demonstrates knowledge regarding behavioral interventions for students with behavioral/emotional problems.
12. Demonstrates knowledge regarding behavioral interventions for students with behavioral/emotional problems.
13. Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding special education services.
14. Demonstrates an ability to work well with students with behavioral/emotional problems.
School/Community Relations
15. Collaborates with families, students, and campus staff in developing programs and services for students with severe behavioral/emotional problems.
Professional Growth and Development
16. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency
code of ethics.
17. Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the district appraisal process, evaluative feedback from the supervisors,
and professional development programs to improve performance.
18. Demonstrate knowledge acquired through multicultural sensitivity training in daily interactions with others.
19. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.
Qualification Requirements
20. Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
21. Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
22. Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
23. Ability to work well with a diverse population
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.
1. Emotional - Maintain emotional control under stress
2. Physical - Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears
3. Environment - Inside normal office environment
4. Ability to complete and utilize physical intervention training
Equipment used
1. Google programs (drive, slides, sheets, calendar,…
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