Intervention Specialist - Behavior (26-27)

Intervention Specialist - Behavior (26-27) Northwest Independent School District STUDENT SERVICES - Justin, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Northwest Independent School District Job Details Job ID: 5944695 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist (2155) Reports To: Special Education Director Dept./Campus: Campus Assigned Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: A17 Duty Days: 187 Date Revised: 08/2024 Primary Purpose: Provide direction, leadership, training, and monitoring to school personnel on education programming and behavioral interventions for students with emotional disturbance, moderate to severe behavior problems and autism. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate in related field (Preferred) Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI) trained (Preferred) Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst® (BCABA®) (Preferred) Experience providing support to students with emotional, behavioral or autistic diagnosis across a range of ages and settings. Experience/Ability to work with school staff and parents Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures, and special education laws. Ability to communicate with educators, parents, students and community members. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Model effective strategies with specific Special Education students with emotional disturbance, moderate to severe behavior problems and autism as specified in individual IEP’s. Assist teachers in programming for students with emotional disturbance, moderate to severe behavior problems and autism. Assist in the mentoring of new teachers responsible for educating students with emotional disturbance, moderate to severe behavior problems, and autism in the understanding of teaching strategies, level systems, and the delivery of appropriate behavioral interventions. Provide individual or group parent training sessions as specified in the individual IEP’s. Conduct student observations, collect data, analyze the data and provide feedback to staff and parents as a support for the student’s IEP’s. Assist in the development of behavior charts, data sheets, instructional activities, and staff training. Train others on appropriate data collection and analysis to support student’s IEP’s. Provide training and assistance in utilizing web-based data collection programs. Provide support and direction relative to individual student’s IEP’s. Provide on-going technical assistance in programming and evaluating behavior programs. Attend staffing and ARDs when appropriate to assist with the development and/or evaluation of individual educational plans. Assist in the transition of new students into and out of the special education classroom by providing teachers in-class support, joint planning and problem solving. Assist teachers and parents in data collection and in the evaluation of student progress. Promote the inclusion of students with emotional disturbance, moderate to severe behavior problems, and autism. Assist in determining appropriate strategies for using instructional materials and reinforcers across all settings. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of individual Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Provide specific technical assistance and staff development for teachers of specific behavior programs. Coordinate with LSSPs in planning and programming for identified students. Other duties as may be assigned. Provide support, direction, and advice during the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP’s). Monitor the implementation of BIP’s. Use appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraint. Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities

SHARS/ MAC / RMTS:

Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs which allows our district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services. As a special education staff member, you will be required to train and bill for SHARS reimbursements for students on your caseload. Trainings will be provided for SHARS, for RMTS (Random Moment in Time Studies), where staff are chosen randomly to answer a few questions, and for MAC (Diagnosticians and non-Personal Care Providers only). Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year as well as on an “as needed” basis for new hires. Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, copier/scanner, calculator, digital media equipment and fax machine Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Classroom management and physical management of students. Frequent standing, lifting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $63,976.44 to $85,449.65 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwest Independent School District