IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof 3
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
DUTY DAYS: 198
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
DEPARTMENT: Special Education DATE REVISED: June 2025
This position is eligible for a Non-Chapter 21 Contract
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
- Provide intensive behavior intervention support for students and recommendations for teachers
- Provide intensive behavior training, modeling and support for staff at Wheeler and Irving ISD
campuses
- Assist the Special Education Director and provide leadership within the areas of teaching and
learning, materials, assessment and evaluation, and public relations relative to students with
disabilities
- Provide support and technical assistance to campus administrators, assessment staff, and central
office staff in special education instruction, programming, and services
- Support school staff with effective implementation of the students’ BIP
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification in one of the following:
- Master’s Degree
- Valid Educator Certification or other acceptable State Licensure, BCBA preferred
- A minimum of three years of experience in special education
- Experience working with students with significant behavioral needs
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience in designing behavioral interventions for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Experience in monitoring student behaviors and progress
- Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing specially designed instruction for
students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals/objectives
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience providing professional development to teachers and staff regarding behavioral best practices
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Serve as the district’s specialist for special education behavioral program planning, training,
implementation and evaluation
- Develop, implement and maintain student data collection and progress monitoring system for
students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Plan and implement staff development and parent education relating to special education programs
- Provide staff development to assist school personnel in the identification, understanding, and
teaching of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Confer and communicate with teachers and parents regarding the effectiveness of special
education programs for students with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Work closely with staff to coordinate, manage, assess needs, and determine student assignment in
regards to special education programs
- Implement, supervise and evaluate the development of special education behavioral programs
- Collaborate with Family Specialist to meet the needs of students and families
- Compile special education program information into reports for parent groups and other audiences
- Compile requested data into reports required by special education programs
- Supervise and support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies to increase
achievement of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Collaborate with the Professional Development Department to plan and conduct trainings
- Provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team a appropriate
- Provide assistance to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committees to correctly
interpret test data, plan for the student, and assist the committee with recommendations for
behavior management and in following District procedures and all laws and regulations
- Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and concern
- Ensure that rules and procedure for disciplinary actions of students with disabilities are effective
and conform to federal and state regulations
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Maintain a professional and ethical manner as outlined in the Standards of Conduct for the
Profession
- Conduct classroom observations
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan
- Maintain mental and physical ability to perform job functions
- Communicate and convey information with clarity regarding the district’s programs
- Assist Extended School Year (ESY) if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental/Physical Demands & Environmental Factors:
Maintain professionalism with all staff. Maintain emotional control and objectivity under stress. Perform
tasks with frequent interruptions. Prolonged and careful attention to detail. Occasionally lift and/or move
up to 40 pounds. Will require in-district travel. Prolonged use of a computer. Bending, stretching, and light
lifting of boxes of supplies and materials. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District
policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment
as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the
ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
