Behavior Interventionist

Position: Behavior Interventionist (2026-2027)
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JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 02/23/2026 POSTING NUMBER:

LOCATION:

Special Education

POSITION TITLE:

Behavior Interventionist )

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary

Purpose:

To consult with and provide training to school personnel on educational programming and behavioral interventions for students with emotional disturbance/AU and moderate to severe behavior problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

* Model effective teaching strategies with specific Special Education students with emotional disturbance/AU and moderate to severe behavior problems as specified in individual IEP's.

* Assist teachers in programming for students with emotional disturbance and moderate to severe behavior problems.

* Assist teachers responsible for educating students with emotional disturbance and moderate to severe behavior problems in the understanding of effective behavioral classroom/teaching strategies.

* Assist in the development of instructional activities, curriculum planning/writing, and staff training.

* Conduct informal evaluations of students for the purpose of assisting campus level staff to provide effective behavior interventions.

* Attend staffing and ARDs when appropriate to assist with the development, evaluation and placement of students who qualify for Powell Point Program.

* Assist in the transition of new students to Powell Point Program by providing teachers in-class support, joint planning, and problem solving.

* Assist teachers and parents in data collection techniques for the purpose of evaluating student progress.

* Promote the inclusion of students with emotional disturbance and moderate to severe behavior problems by working with campuses during transitioning back to a general education campus.

* Assist in the ordering of a standard list of materials for new and established classes.

* Assist in the selection and ordering of instructional materials and in determining appropriate strategies for using these materials in the classroom.

* Provide on-going technical assistance in programming and evaluating Behavior classrooms.

* Assist counselor in the development and implementation of individual Behavior Intervention Plan.

* Provide specific technical assistance and staff development for teachers in Behavior classrooms.

* Meet with Security as necessary

* Coordinate with Behavior personnel in planning and programming for all students at Powell Point Program.

* Coordinate and provide district/campus training for Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI) Training.

* Attendance at work is an essential function.

* Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

* Experience working with students with emotional/AU

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree in related field

* Valid Texas teacher's certificate in related field

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Ability to work with school staff and parents

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt;

Reports To:

Director, Special Education;
Date Revised:
July 2020 SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule DAYS: 191