What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Ennis ISD?
Ennis ISD Compensation Plan
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and Operations
Primary Purpose:
Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
or licensed and a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area
preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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:
3 years of experience as a teacher, in related social work, or in work related to the certified field.
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and Operations
Primary Purpose:
Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
or licensed and a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area
preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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:
3 years of experience as a teacher, in related social work, or in work related to the certified field.
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral plans, provide support to instructional staff in implementing plans, and classroom management strategies.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary.
- Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
- Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting education and personal
- Participate in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process and Early Intervention Team (EIT) meetings to address academic and behavioral issues with identified students.
- Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
- Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
- Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the campus principal, assistant superintendent, and the Superintendent of Schools.
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