TeacherSpecialEducationBehaviorSupport(BSS)

Job Overview The Teacher Special Education BSS Elementary School will provide instruction in the areas of academic, behavior, social and self-care services to students identified with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities that interfere with their ability to access the curriculum in a less-restrictive environment. The goal is to facilitate a reintegration into the general education classroom setting, and to increase the students' behavioral and social abilities in order to be successful in their transition into adulthood. The program is structured to meet the various behavioral needs of each student and focuses on assisting students with behavioral and academic growth as well as social development. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery Provide consistent expectations and routines to facilitate a highly structured environment Utilize research-based Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote and maintain classroom management and therapeutic rapport with students Implement the Behavior Support Services Critical Elements as designated by the Program Manager Conduct instructional activities, which promote and develop successful learning, for multiple grade levels of students Maintain a collaborative working relationship with parents, students, and school/community stakeholders in the development of clear, measurable Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Maintain effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel and community agencies Collect and analyze data in the areas of academics, behavior, social and self-care service to monitor progress towards IEP goals and objectives Prepare and implement lesson plans that are developmentally and age-appropriate based on the students' IEP, through necessary accommodations and modifications Fully implement students' IEP, including behavior interventi