Job Description

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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