Special Education Teacher: Behavior support

Special Education Teacher:
Behavior Support

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Position: Special Education Teacher:
Behavior Support

Campus: Dickinson Junior High School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional

Immediate Supervisor: Principal

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

• Provide students with special education support services with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential.
• Follow special education regulations set forth by the district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Enable students to develop competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, behavioral, and social growth to function successfully in society.
• Oversee the programming and support for the assigned students, documenting evidence, gathering data, and preparing documents to report on progress and make recommendations to the ARD committee.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods including accommodations, adaptations, and alterations.
• Knowledge of disabilities and supports to address specific needs of special populations.
• Specialized training/experience in behavior modification, pro-social skills, and/or supports to address behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of the ARD Committee process, Full and Individual Evaluation process, IEP goal-setting, data collection, supplements, and implementation requirements.

Experience:

• One-year student teaching or approved internship.

• Provide and support specially designed instruction and collect data to monitor student progress, including academic, behavioral, and other functional goals.
• Use student data to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods appropriate to the student according to district requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and campus teams to develop, implement, and provide lessons and interventions, including accommodations, modifications, prerequisite skills, and behavioral/social supports.
• Plan appropriate instructional strategies and behavioral prosocial strategies using activities, materials, equipment, and technology.
• Manage or assist campus staff in using Behavior Intervention Plans, IEP goals, accommodations, and supports as appropriate.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom for instruction, intervention, prevention, and monitoring.
• Maintain student support records, logs, and documentation per district procedures.
• Provide a safe environment; utilize de-escalation strategies and interventions; crisis prevention and intervention training required.

• Participate in campus PLC and collaborative meetings.
• Work closely with teachers and other campus staff using data to guide instruction.
• Conduct observations and formative assessments to determine baseline and progress data.
• Use district screener tools to gain student performance data to share with parents and at annual ARD meetings.

• Assist campus administration with implementation of collaborative behavioral support systems.
• Facilitate meetings with student intervention teams to design and implement behavior interventions.
• Gather and present behavioral data (functional behavioral analysis, time sampling, frequency).
• Assist in developing and maintaining behavior plans for special education and 504.

• Maintain communication with parents, keeping lines open, positive, and professional.
• Participate in conferences and collaborate with parents.
• Participate in professional learning communities and collaborative meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty, department, district meetings; serve on committees.
• Contribute to district, department, and content goals as an effective team member.
• Plan and participate in ARD, LPAC, 504, and RtI meetings.
• Assist in upholding administrative regulations and board policy.
• Submit legal documents timely per federal, state, district guidelines.
• Use district online platform for ARD preparation and documentation; upload logs and work samples.
• Monitor progress on IEP goals/objectives every 9 weeks; update progress at the end of each 9 weeks in online platform.
• Prepare for and participate in ARD committee meetings; prepare drafts for recommendations.
• Maintain professional records and personal schedule with organization, timelines, priorities, and accuracy.
• Follow DISD operating guidelines relevant to position.
• Participate in staff development to improve skills and student outcomes.
• Stay abreast of developments in profession; display openness to change and innovation.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships, open communication, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Comply with federal, state, district regulations and policies for special education teachers.
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