BASTROP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is Hiring an Interventionist, Behavior (2024 - 25 School Year) (7566) Near Bastrop, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Interventionist, Behavior Evaluation Type Professional Department Special Programs and Services Pay Grade A3 FLSA Exempt Date Revised April 2019 Supervisor Director of Special Programs & Services BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Facilitate, assess and support instructional programs for students in general and special education; provide training and work collaboratively with teachers, aides and support staffs to demonstrate best practices, strategies and techniques to enhance instruction for students with social, communication, behavioral and learning challenges; provide preventative classroom lessons which include but not limited to bullying prevention, problem solving, self-esteem, developing social skills, etc.; and do other related work as required. The Behavior Interventionist will work with individuals, parents or small groups. The Behavior Interventionist will help to design a three tier behavioral intervention model appropriate to students. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions
Supervise campus based behavioral support teams
Develop and monitor consistent intervention tracking systems
Provide feedback of campus based Positive Behavior and Intervention programs
Coach campus leaders and behavior teams on Positive Behavior and Intervention programs
Understands the behavioral characteristics typically associated with Autism, Behavior Disorders,
Traumatic Brain Injury, and Intellectual Disabilities, etc.
Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionals
Understands and works with the various support systems available in the community
Understands Special Education regulations including the Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention policy
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
Ability to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques
Possesses a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance
Effective communication, interpersonal skills and basic math skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
Active Texas Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement
EXPERIENCE: 5 years' classroom instruction experience SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Work with frequent interruptions Maintain emotional control under stress Repetitive hand motions Prolonged use of computer Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical