About the position

The SPED Instructional and Behavior Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of special education services and supports directly to campuses. Staff will guide campus administrators, teachers, and staff in best practices and District guidance with regards to special education service implementation, instructional and behavior supports, program management, and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Train, facilitate, and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming, specialized instructional/behavioral resources, and research-based instructional/behavioral strategies, including instructional resources, progress monitoring, and data collection.
• Support and guide campus staff in the development of specially designed instructional/behavioral strategies/interventions to address loss of student learning or behavioral progress.
• Provide specialized training in determining behavior functions, identifying evidence-based behavior interventions, and developing behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in the student support process to recommend interventions and/or determine necessity and scope of referral for Full and Individual Evaluation.
• Model direct instruction with special education students to improve behavior, individually or in small groups, in order to build capacity of staff.
• Develop behavioral interventions and/or instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.
• Write initial Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and train teachers on implementation.
• Consult with the Transportation Department regarding the behavior of students on buses.
• Assist teachers in the development of classroom systems, such as: creating master schedules, establishing instructional arrangements, collecting and interpreting data, and lesson planning.
• Develop and/or participate in professional learning tailored to the needs of the campus and/or to support District initiatives.
• Collaborate with appropriate campus and District staff on recommended interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.
• Support and guide campus staff in the development of IEP goals and objectives for students receiving special education services.
• Maintain data and records needed to support districtwide special education programming and funding decisions.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Education Program (IEP)/Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings as needed.
• Communicate information to local school personnel in a timely, professional, and productive manner.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
• Promote communication and professional growth of instructional coaches and liaisons through campus visits and professional learning opportunities at local school and District level.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records.
• Compile, maintain, file, and/or upload all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents within the District special education management system.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD.
• Comply with all department and campus procedures.
• Utilize the District special education management system with proficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in campus, District, and/or team meetings, as applicable, for student referrals, IEP development, and/or other purposes as needed.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
• Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities.
• District Wide travel.
• Hours may vary.
• The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in special education
• Valid Texas teaching content certificate, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or willingness to be trained
• Working knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Section 504, special education, and latest pedagogy when working with students who demonstrate behavioral and academic deficits
• Specialized training in behavior intervention strategies for all students
• Depth of knowledge in instructional strategies and PreK-12 grade level TEKS
• Specialized training and understanding of identifying deficits and related recommendations in the FIE to support appropriate IEP development
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and collaborate with campus and District entities to improve student, teacher, and campus outcomes
• Experience delivering professional learning individually, and in small or large groups
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience or related experience preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Valid Texas teaching content certificate, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or willingness to be trained