Behavior Specialist

Forney ISD

About the Job

Primary Purpose:

Provide direct student and family services, as well as consultative services for referred students to enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in society

Education / Certification:

Bachelor's degree in education, social work or counseling from an accredited university (required).
Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred).
Master's degree in education, special education, behavior, autism, counseling or a related field (preferred)
Counseling certification preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

Effective interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with classroom teachers.
Effective coaching, problem-solving and consultative skills Knowledge and understanding of federal and state special education and 504 laws.
Knowledge of and experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder and research-based behavior strategies.
Expertise in development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
Understanding of the components of positive behavior support systems.

Experience:

Experience teaching Special education (preferred).
Experience working with students who have significant behavioral/emotional challenges.
Experience with CPI, conflict resolution, and/or crisis intervention.
Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
Experience providing short-term counseling.

Responsibilities:

Direct Services:

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments.
Teach social skills to assigned students/groups.
Attend ARD meetings as needed.
Assist campus staff in crisis situations.

Collaboration and Instructional Coaching:

Facilitate the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
Assess and implement home/school behavior intervention/support models.
Monitor behavior units once a week and provide guidance/support to campus staff.
Consult with ABLE units teachers on a regular basis regarding students' behavior.
Assist campus staff with data collection and analysis as it relates to behavior.
Provide intervention, observation, and consultation for students experiencing behavior challenges.
Train campus staff who work directly with students with behavior challenges.

Communication:

Establish and maintain open communication with students and parents.
Maintain professional relationships and open communication with district personnel.

Professional Growth:

Participate in professional development opportunities to improve on and keep updated on behavior intervention skills and strategies.

Other:

Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies.
Compile, maintain and file reports, records and other forms of documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Environment / Working Conditions:

Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent district-wide travel and occasional state-wide travel Interface with physically aggressive students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

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