What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist - Special Education (2026-2027) position at Texas City Indep School Dist?
Primary Purpose:
To provide support for campus staff and individual students in the area of behavior. To facilitate positive changes in behavior so that students can be successful in their educational setting.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Degree preferred)
Teacher Certification
Experience
Five years experience as a classroom teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the campus and district
2. Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
3. Ensure resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
4. Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and contribution to student achievement
5. Teach and model classroom management and behavior support strategies to classroom teachers and campus-based staff
6. Analyze data to identify needs and collaboratively participate with Principal and/or designee(s) to establish goals and action plans in response to identified needs
7. Observe individual classrooms and students as requested to provide recommendations and support
8. Collect behavioral data on selected students and assist in the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments to effectively develop behavior intervention plans in collaboration with selected staff
9. Monitor and support teachers and staff in fidelity of implementation of behavior intervention plans for selected students
10. Monitor effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and modify as needed to support behavioral needs of selected students
11. Provide small-group social skills lessons for selected students
12. Respond to crisis calls from campuses and provide individualized behavior intervention to students in crisis
13. Maintain confidentiality
14. Participate in professional development and training to continuously learn additional tiered behavior support strategies
15. Teach in the TCISD Therapeutic Education Center as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Classroom audio/visual systems, phone system, facsimile, copier, personal computer, and typewriter.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
Days: 212
Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide