Job Title: Adaptive Behavior Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Hearne High School
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Fund Source: Local
Date Revised: 03/01/2023
Primary Purpose:
The Adaptive Behavior Unit (ABU) Teacher is responsible for the behavior and academic instruction of eligible students with disabilities as assigned by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Acquire and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students specific to behavior
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior within a self-contained environment
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience:
At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Implements instructional and behavioral programs.
- Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior management systems in designing individual and classroom programs.
- Ensures that accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention plans are implemented.
- Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student.
- Requisitions materials, equipment, and supplies needed for implementation.
- Utilizes campus and district positive behavior support.
- Serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee.
- Evaluates individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
- Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented to the committee.
- Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team.
- Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family.
- Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end-of-year reports and other evaluations.
- Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings.
- Collaborate with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |