Behavior Specialist

WORKING TITLE:  Behavior Specialist
STATE CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Contract Staff
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #:  26-021
TWC JOB ORDER #:
MONTHLY SALARY:  Based AISD scale using education and years of experience
SHIFT:  Mon-Thurs 7:45am – 4:00pm; Fri 7:45am – 2:45pm
OPENING DATE:  04/01/2026
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 (BIPs), 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.
• Completes ongoing behavior data analysis, ensures that staff are reporting on target behaviors and positive progress, and modifies BIP as needed to address student needs.
• 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 follow up and documents timely follow up actions.
• Provides assistance to teams, in collaboration with assigned psychologists, in assessing student 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 and behavior support.
• 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.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy and procedure.
• Complies with all agency policies, procedures and handbooks.
• Performs 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 Texas special education certification or licensure as Licensed Specialist in School Psychology or certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• If a teacher, must have at least three years of experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and graduate coursework related to behavior analysis.
• 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

• Certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
• Master’s degree in Behavioral Disorders, Positive Behavior Supports or related field.
• Experience working with students with visual and additional impairments.