Behavior Special Education Teacher
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) in Special Education, School Psychology or Counseling, or equivalent experience and training;
B. A valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certification;
C. Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving;
D. Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization;
E. Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents, in a variety of settings;
F. Very good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to large groups;
G. Ability to write valid IEP's and to follow IDEA and 504 procedures;
H. Valid Texan Driver's license and reliable transportation for on the job travel;
I. Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis;
J. Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job;
K. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff;
L. The ability to work harmoniously with others;
M. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education and special education law and appropriate instructional subjects.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students;
B. Assist and support building and school staff and parents in the development, implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plans;
C. Facilitate team processes including problem solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for special needs students;
D. Provide support to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavior disorders and interventions;
E. Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services;
F. Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved;
G. Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical
skill.