GC- SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR MTSS

Administration

705 E. Washington Ave.

Navasota, Texas 77868

Ph. 936.825.4200  Fax. 936-825-4297

www.navasotaisd.org

Job Title: Behavior MTSS Specialist   Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Special Education Director - Grimes County   Date Revised: 12/16/2024

Dept./School: Special Education

‎ Primary Purpose:

Work cooperatively with instructional personnel and administrators to design and provide quality, research-based emotional and behavioral supports and programs to students who have been determined eligible for special education services. 

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required

Enrolled in or completed a Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education or related field (preferred)

Certification:

Special education certification required

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

School Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas School Counselor Certification, and related fields considered

All certifications and/or licenses must be recognized in the State of Texas.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to collect and analyze behavioral data to create IEP goals; knowledge of emotional and behavioral disabilities; ability to conduct functional behavior assessments and create related behavior intervention plans; knowledge of social emotional curriculums

Experience:

Minimum of three years’ experience working with students with emotional or behavioral disabilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assists in implementing behavioral interventions and supports by providing appropriate behavioral strategies and materials to meet the needs of students with at-risk behaviors, including working directly with high-needs students implementing the district’s behavior support program.

2. Plans, organizes, and conducts, with the collaboration of central office and campus leadership, system coordination and professional learning for staff on behavioral strategies.

3. Coordinates school-based support, as requested, to include identifying and modeling effective behavioral interventions.

4. Manages the work and assignment, in collaboration with campus principal(s), of behavior staff, including ongoing training.

5. Work with campuses to identify students exhibiting behavior that impedes the safety of self/others or significantly disrupts the learning environment.

6. Work closely with school administrators, school counselors, teachers, and assessment/evaluation staff in developing intervention plans and progress monitoring for students with behavioral concerns.

7. Maintain confidentiality per state and federal regulations.

8. Support the facilitation of campus teams with data-based behavioral decisions regarding student learning needs.

9. Adhere to professional ethics and standards and be a positive representative of Navasota Independent School District and the Grimes County Special Education Cooperative.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

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 lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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.

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