Behavior Specialist

POSITION: Behavior Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #: 23-045
TWC JOB ORDER #:  15956452
MONTHLY SALARY: Based on AISD pay scale using education and years of experience
SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:45pm or 12:00pm-8:00pm
OPENING DATE: 4/25/2023
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #: T021 / n/a

Ways to Apply

Essential Job Functions

• Assures that all procedures related to student Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are effectively implemented, in a timely manner, for each student assigned.
• Assures that all documentation related to student PBIS, including Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, behavior strategies and update reports are current and submitted for assigned students.
• Consults with assigned Licensed Specialists in School Psychology in completing Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans and behavior strategies.
• Provides staff development training and coaching related to PBIS to staff using face to face and distance learning Formats.
• Reviews incident reports related to behavior and intervenes promptly to reduce the frequency of problems in assigned classes.
• Provides assistance to teams, in collaboration with assigned psychologists, in assessing students behavior and in writing behavior intervention plans and strategies.
• Provides model teaching and coaching of teachers and residential instructors related to instruction in social skills.
• Meets regularly with instructional teams. Provides ongoing consultation, in collaboration with assigned psychologists, to instructional and residential staff.
• Participates in ARD Planning Meetings, ARD Committee Meetings, and other team meetings as assigned.
• Knows and is ready to advise other staff of legal rules and regulations, as well as TSBVI policies and procedures, related to behavior.
• Assists program by providing coverage or extra support for teachers when requested.
• Continues professional growth and development, including participating in all assigned professional development.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy.
• Comply with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university [Applicant selected for hire will be required to submit a copy of all college or university transcripts].
• Must have certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• If a teacher, must have or be willing to obtain the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments supplemental certification within a specified period of time OR, if not a teacher, Foundations of Visual Impairment training.
• If a teacher, must have at least three years of experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Must have experience consulting and training others in PBIS.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Mandt Trainer Certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain training related to PBIS and special education procedures for supporting students with behavior needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Disorders, Positive Behavior Supports or related field.
• Experience working with students with visual impairments, Deaf-Blindness and additional impairments.