Job Description
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The regional behavior specialist supports campus needs through development of and consultation with special education stakeholders, implementation of student interventions, coordination of ABA practices, data collection, and data review. The specialist will be responsible for assisting campuses with development of behavior support plans and monitoring student progress through data. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and experience with supporting students with complex behavioral needs. The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the regional director of special populations.
DUTIES:
Complete student observations and maintain accurate records
Support campus teams in data reviews to assist teams in intervention decisions
Support campus teams in data collection and record-keeping
Create and train on data systems and tools to measure the effectiveness of behavior support
Provide real-time coaching by modeling specific intervention strategies to special education stakeholders
Assist with completion of functional behavior assessments (FBAs), including training campus staff
Provide campus-based trainings as requested
Develop and maintain a calendar to ensure timely data analysis and student support.
Secure and share resources necessary to assist campus teams in Behavior Intervention Plan development and intervention implementation.
Alongside with the state leadership team, collaborate with campus and district Special Education teams as needed for student support
Attend problem-solving meetings as needed
Help shape and develop a district-wide atmosphere that best suits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
Fundamental knowledge of IDEA and special education policies
Strong ability to:
collect and analyze data
coach and model evidence-based strategies, sometimes during moments of escalation
create and support behavior intervention plans
create and support campus crisis plans
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
At least 3 years working with students with complex behavior needs, including students with Autism or Emotional Disabilities
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in relevant field
Experience teaching underserved students (preferred)
Experience working with English Language Learners (preferred)
PREFERRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Analyst
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Additional Information
FUNDING:
The Houston Behavior Specialist will be funded directly from the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants awarded by the Texas Education Agency under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (ESSER II) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ESSER III). This position will be funded solely (100%) from the ESSER II and III allocation for direct expenses through September 30, 2023, and may continue to be funded through September 30, 2024, depending upon the availability of ESSER grant funds. At the end of the grant period, this position may be eliminated unless other sources of funds are secured to maintain this position or a similar position. The employee must sign this job description acknowledging receipt of the job description and signing their acknowledgment that this position is grant funded and is temporarily aligning with the terms of the grant period.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.