Teacher, Adaptive Behavior

Teacher, Adaptive Behavior  School Year)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $62,750 (minimum)

Days per Year: 187

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

The Adaptive Behavior (AB) Teacher is responsible for the behavior and academic instruction of eligible students with disabilities as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee.

• Education/Certification
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Valid Texas teaching certificate
  • Acquire and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self‑contained environment
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Experience
  • Two years of experience working with children in a behavioral program preferred

Reporting directly to the campus principal, the Adaptive Behavior Teacher performs the following duties:

• Implements instructional and behavioral program
  • Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior Management System in designing individual and classroom programs
  • Ensures that accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention plans are implemented
  • Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student
  • Requisition s materials, equipment, and supplies needed for implementation
  • Utilizes campus and district positive behavior supports
• Serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal / Individual Educational Plan Committee
  • Evaluates individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection
  • Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented to the committee
• Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team
  • Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family
  • Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end-of-year reports and other evaluations
  • Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings
  • Collaborates with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting are required. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.