Job Title: Behavior Specialist
Reports to: Director of Special Populations
Dept./School: Special Education
Exemption Status: Exempt
Date Revised: 6/12/2024
Primary Purpose:
The Behavioral Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the district's behavior management efforts by providing consultation and guidance to address specific behavioral needs, including non-compliance, aggression, and social skills deficits. A key aspect of this role is the collection and analysis of data to inform the development of individualized behavior intervention plans and supports. The Behavioral Specialist collaborates closely with the Behavior Supports Coordinator, teachers, staff, and families to develop and implement effective solutions that meet the unique needs of each student (general education and special education).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification preferred
Master’s Degree in Special Education, School Psychology (LSSP), and or Social Work (LCSW) preferred
Bachelor’s Degree with experience in behavior management
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Calm and patient demeanor
Respond to crisis situations, such as student aggression or self-injury, and develop strategies to prevent future crises
Training in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Ability to model best practices working with behavior in general education and special education classrooms
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
Experience:
A minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with students with behavioral needs
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist the special education teachers, general education teachers, and parents in utilizing assessment data available on the student for individualizing behavioral interventions.
2. Interpret information about student behavior and conditions as related to learning.
3. Consult with teachers, support professional personnel, parents and community agencies concerning prevention and/or intervention strategies relating to behavioral problems of students.
4. Provide crisis intervention services.
5. Provide staff development training in mental health, crisis intervention, and other areas involving behavior in the schools.
6. Develop and implement behavioral programs, such as behavioral skills training and social skills groups.
7. Compose reports that meet established standards of practice and complete reports with specified timelines.
8. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required by federal and state rules and regulations and District policy and procedures.
9. Comply with federal and state law, Commissioner’s rules, and District policy and procedures.
10. Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
11. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
12. Comply with all District and local campus routines and regulations.
13. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
14. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
15. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
16. Complete all other duties as may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Moderate carrying; Ability to lift and carry 50 lb
Environment: Regular district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
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.
Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.