Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: AP03

Primary Purpose:
Provide support to parents, teachers, and administrators in the management of student behaviors.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in education or special education(ED certification preferable) OR
TSBEP Licensed Specialist in School Psychology OR
NASP Certified School Psychologist

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge/experience in crisis prevention/intervention
Understanding of emotional and developmental disorders of childhood
Strong background/knowledge in applied behavior analysis
Ability to interpret data from educational and psychological evaluations
Understanding of Federal and SBOE rules for education of students with disabilities
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with other professionals in leadership as well as collaborative roles
Ability to provide staff development training as well as training to parents
Knowledge/experience in crisis prevention/intervention
Knowledge of TBSI rules for students in Special Education

Experience:
Minimum of three years’ experience providing services to students with special needs
Classroom teaching experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties for all Behavior Specialists:
1. Conduct formal and/or informal evaluations of student behavior.
2. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary assessment team.
3. Develop behavior intervention plans.
4. Assist in the implementation of behavior intervention plans.
5. Assist in the implementation of universal behavior screenings.
6. Conduct follow-up assessment/observation of progress on the behavior plan.
7. Collaborate with educators to develop programming for students with special needs.
8. Provide staff development training.
9. Provide support and training to parents.
10. Assist families and school staff in accessing community resource services, when needed.
11. Assist campus administrators with the development of behavioral interventions.
12. Participate in SLC placement determinations.
13. Ensure program design based on scientifically based research.
14. Ensure programs are meeting district goals as related to LRE.
15. Ensure program is meeting student needs (behavioral and academic).

Elementary Behavior Specialist
16. Work with students individually or in small groups to facilitate behavioral changes.
17. Provide social skills training to entire classroom.

Secondary Behavior Specialist
18. Serve as Behavior consultant to secondary campuses.
19. Coordinates Secondary Focus Programs.

Professionalism, Morale, and Team Building
20. Exhibit poise, self-control and accept constructive criticism.
21. Exhibit a positive attitude toward others. Treat other staff with respect and dignity.
22. Interact with others effectively and responds to customer needs in a courteous, respectful manner. Answer all
phone calls and emails within 24 hours of receipt.
23. Maintain confidentiality.
24. Work collaboratively with the Department to develop a common vision of excellence and to ensure attainment of
team, department, and district goals.

Other
25. Proactively manages time to fulfill expectations and requirements of the assigned job.
26. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Equipment Used:
None

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent travel throughout the district. Occasional prolonged and
irregular hours.

EEOC Statement:

Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

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. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding.