Special Education/Behavior Teacher

Gatesville Elementary School

2021-2022 School Year

Job Description: 

Provide support for students, teachers, aides, and parents to address and manage children with challenging behaviors.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

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
• 3 years experience as a special education teacher preferred

Instructional and Program Management

1. Collaborate with teachers to design and develop behavioral intervention plans (BIP) and provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs and classroom management strategies.
2. Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
3. Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
4. 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.
5. Manage student behavior including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gatesville ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.