Adaptive Behavior Teacher

The Adaptive Behavior Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with significant disabilities and/or behavioral, developmental, communication, and adaptive needs. The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing individualized instruction based on each student's IEP, with an emphasis on functional academics, communication, social-emotional development, self-regulation, independent living skills, and positive behavior.

The Adaptive Behavior Teacher creates a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence, meaningful participation, and successful access to the educational environment. The teacher collaborates with families, general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, campus administrators, and other staff to ensure that students receive consistent, individualized support.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Special Education teaching certification appropriate to the assignment, or eligibility for appropriate certification as required by the Texas Education Agency.

• Experience working with students with significant disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, or other complex support needs preferred.
• Experience implementing individualized education programs and behavior-support strategies preferred.

• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate to the assignment.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification as required by the district.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention), or willingness to obtain certification as required by the district.

• Must be able to assist students with mobility, positioning, personal care, and other physical needs as appropriate to the assignment.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, or physically assist students and equipment when required and in accordance with district procedures.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to student behavioral or safety concerns, including physical aggression and dysregulation.

• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of individualized instruction and evidence-based practices for students with significant disabilities.
• Knowledge of functional academics, adaptive skills, communication, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and revise IEP goals and instructional plans.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use student data to guide instruction and monitor progress.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Ability to utilize visual supports, schedules, communication systems, assistive technology, and other individualized supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during challenging or stressful situations.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems preferred.
• Knowledge of autism-specific instructional and behavioral strategies preferred.