Teacher, Behavioral Strategist

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Bachelors Degree required

Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject / level assigned or other permits as approved by state required

Masters Degree in Special Education preferred

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned; exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; basic computer skills preferred.

Experience :

Three (3) year of classroom teaching experience

Days : 192

Pay Grade : AE-03

DailyPay Range : Minimum : $317.01

Maximum : $442.29

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Keep informed about current legislation educational developments literature and research in the field of education / assigned subject by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; maintain professional growth in the core knowledge area of competency.
• Develop instructional plans for the curriculum program assigned and provide written evidence of program implementation.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers and / or 504 / RTI committees to modify curricula as needed according to guidelines established by 504 / RTI accommodation plans.
• Present the knowledge and skills of the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plan prepare and execute lessons instructional strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives and methods to address the needs of special populations.
• Utilize technology in planning organizing and implementing the teacher / learning process and other classroom managerial functions.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible and be a positive role model for students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of textbooks supplies equipment instructional materials and technology resources.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in personal and professional improvement and participate in the campus and District staff development program.
• Keep informed of and complies with federal state District and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers; compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Attends 504 and RTI meetings and develop goals and objectives for students.
• Provides direct services to students regarding behavior.
• Consults with parents teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions and inform parents of progress.
• Consults with regular education teachers to utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization orderliness and student safety and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Consults with regular education teachers to plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding IAP goals and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs. Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Notifies 504 and / or RTI Coordinator of a student who displays characteristics which vary from the norm. Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
• Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans for students that present behavioral challenges.
• Implement and assist District Staff with data collection review and modify treatment according to data.
• Create and modify Individualized Accommodation Plans for each child on caseload as needed.
• Confer with members the 504 / RTI team and district staff and other related team members individually at 504 / RTI Meetings or in conference to exchange discuss and evaluate student information for planning and modifying and coordination treatment programs.
• Work and assist District Staff with students who exhibit inappropriate behaviors and provide support and professional learning for staff who work with students who exhibit such.
• Provide professional learning and conduct functional analysis assessments of behavior for students with complex and / or severe behaviors in accordance with both Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

EQUIPMENT USED :

Computer copier multimedia equipment and other classroom or office machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands :

Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to instruct

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Assist in restraining students in crisis situations; frequent prolonged irregular hours and occasional evening meetings; occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds and over; monitor students for a prolonged period of time; monitor multi-tasks / projects; meet deadlines develop effective relationship with students and parents.

Key Skills

Client Server,Account Development,Business Travel,Corporate Risk Management,Dsp,Litigation Paralegal

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1