What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventionist - Lead Behavior (2025-2026 School Year) position at Katy ISD?
Reports To: Instructional Officer
Duty Days: 197 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade I00
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Valid Texas teacher's certificate in special education Three years' classroom experience
Ability to work with school staff and parents
Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral problems
Knowledge in working with students with emotional/behavioral problems
Knowledge of state and federal special education laws
Excellent written and communication skills
Primary Purpose:
Provide intervention, consultation, and training to general education and special education staff in meeting the education needs of students with behavioral issues and social skills deficits in a variety of educational environments.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of behavioral strategies and the collection of data in the evaluation of student progress.
- Collaborate with campus and other behavior staff to provide on-going training and staff development in effective behavior management.
- Guide campus in PBIS implementation through team meetings, assessments, and data monitoring. Model effective teaching strategies or conduct demonstration lessons for specific students as specified in individual intervention plans.
- Assist campuses with creating plans for students across settings for behavior concerns.
- Coordinate with LSSPs in planning and programming for students.
- Mentor new general education and special education teachers and paraprofessionals in effective classroom management strategies and program fidelity.
- Provide district level training on PBIS, effective classroom and behavior management strategies.
- Attend bi-monthly meetings at the ESC.
- Interpret and communicate federal, state, and local requirements necessary for program compliance.
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of individualized Behavior Intervention Plans.
Equipment Used:
Interactive white board, computer, printer, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, and other emerging technologies which are particularly unique to the assignment. Instructional and productivity software, as required by the assignment.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Varied stressful interpersonal situations and crisis management. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate lifting and carrying of 15-44 pounds. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through prescribed holding techniques, when necessary; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
