Specialist - Behavior and Academic Support
On-siteGrapevine, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to build capacity for special education practices by aligning instruction with curriculum standards and guiding data-driven decision-making. Provide support in data analysis, IEP implementation, and the development of FBA/BIPs for students with behavioral needs. Design and deliver job-embedded professional learning for Special Services teams, Leads, and Department Heads. Assist teachers with classroom structure and integrate behavioral strategies using visual schedules, social stories, and assistive technology. Monitor compliance with district proficiency standards and coach staff on research-based best practices in special education.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Education or a related field, preferred
- Minimum of five years of instructional experience or special education-related services
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer (preferred)
- Thorough understanding of federal and state special education laws and regulations
- Current knowledge and application of research-based best practices in special education
- Knowledge of specially designed instructional options for students with diverse learning needs
- In-depth understanding of class-wide interventions and targeted instructional strategies, particularly in the area of behavior
- Strong understanding of the relationship between curriculum, instruction, and progress monitoring
- Ability to disaggregate, interpret, and use student assessment and performance data to inform instructional decisions
- Skill in providing and facilitating high-quality, job-embedded professional development, particularly in behavior supports
- Demonstrated experience in campus and/or district-level leadership
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families
- Ability to provide consultation, coaching, and modeling of effective instructional, communication, and behavior intervention strategies for students with special needs
- Ability to develop tools to assist in Special Services teacher responsibilities and performance
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment
- May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities
- control behavior through physical restraint
- assist nonambulatory students
- Exposure to biological hazards
- Subject to reassignment based on district-wide student needs
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