SECONDARY BEHAVORIAL ADJUSTMENT CLASSROOM TEACHER

Job Title: Behavior Adjustment Classroom Teacher

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Director of Special Education/

Campus Principal - District

Date Revised: 4/15/26
Dept./School: Special Education

Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional and behavioral support to students with emotional/behavioral needs in order to improve
academic achievement, social-emotional skills, and self-regulation. Implement IEPs and Behavior
Intervention Plans (BIPs) while supporting campus-wide behavior systems.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Experience with behavior intervention preferred
Have or be willing to obtain Handle With Care Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan
(IEP) goal setting and implementation
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Prefer experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Provide instruction and behavior instruction to students; work with individual students or small
groups (this can also include behavior support through inclusion)
2. Conduct and/or assist with completion of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on
observation of students in school, home, and community environments. Work with school staff and
parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
3. Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral
intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom
management strategies.
4. Maintain and monitor student data for students with a behavior intervention plan or behavior goals.
5. Implement, monitor and support the implementation of the IEP, as written, for students in a self-
contained behavior classroom. Responsibilities include developing the PLAAFP and goals, as well.
6. Utilize strategies to de-escalate students in classrooms or behavior classroom.
7. Work with students with behaviors or disruptive behavior removals in classroom.

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8. Co-plan with general education teachers to support academic instruction for students with a behavior
intervention plan or behavior goals.
9. Provide direct instruction to students in a small group or individual setting which can include leading
social skills lessons.
10. Model de-escalation techniques and discipline strategies for teachers when needed.
11. Collaborate with teachers, curriculum department and campus administration to develop aligned
social lessons and behavior strategies.
12. Observes and gives feedback to teachers to adjust interventions as necessary.
13. Assist with the implementation and adjustment of behavior intervention plans.
14. Assist with escorting students to and from classes.
15. Work with students in the classroom to role model appropriate behaviors.
16. Assist with end of the day checkouts and homework checks.
17. Participate in ARD or RTI meetings when related to students with a behavior intervention plan or
behavior goals.
18. Supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom,
bus, and playground duty.
Other
1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
3. Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal
needs of students.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
5. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
6. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and
other documents required.
7. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for
special education.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, special education director, and the
superintendent.
9. Other duties assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None unless the classroom requires a paraprofessional
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45
pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical
restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

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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.