Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job Title

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Exemption Status:
Exempt/Professional

Reports to:

Executive Director of Special Education

Date Revised: 6/25/2026

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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid teaching certification with special education endorsements, BCBA certification, or a bachelor's degree in a related area.

• Knowledge of special needs of students in the 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 write/teach Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or similar program.
• Knowledge and use of Success Ed or similar online documentation program.

• Three (3) years of experience working with students, including implementing behavior management strategies.
• Experience as a special education teacher, related social work, or work related to the field.

• 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.
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessment(s) 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.
• 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.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
• Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting education, occupational, and personal needs.
• Provide individual and small group activities designed to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills for students attending an Alternative Education Program (AEP).
• Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.
• Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

• Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.

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

• Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• May serve on campus behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, Texas

Full-time