Sped Behavior Coordinator 2024-2025

Primary Purpose:Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors. Qualifications:Education/Certification:

Master's degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate Principal Certification (preferred) Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or BCBA (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation 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: Three (3) years of experience as a teacher and/or campus administration experience Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional and Program Management Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.

Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed. Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students in school, home, and community environments.

Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs. Participate in admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting individual educational plan (IEP) goals.

Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP. Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management. Develop and maintain effective behavioral management systems and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and staff to provide assistance in meeting education, occupational, and personal needs.

Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues. Conduct home visits as needed. Training and Staff Development Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.

Provide behavior management training for parents as needed. Professional Growth and Development Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis. Other 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 for special education. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Duty Days: 210 FISD pays $315 a month towards TRS Health Insurance.

You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days. The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. The Administration and/or supervisor have the right to add or change duties at any time.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position. Fredericksburg ISD is an equal opportunity employer.