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:

1. Implements instructional and behavioral programs.
2. Utilizes knowledge of Adaptive Behavior management systems in designing individual and classroom programs. 
3. Ensures that accommodations, modifications, and behavior intervention plans are implemented. 
4. Designs lesson plans appropriate to each student.
5. Requisitions materials, equipment, and supplies needed for implementation.
6. Utilizes campus and district positive behavior support.
7. Serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee. 
8. Evaluates individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection. 
9. Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented to the committee.  
10. Serves as a member of the campus Behavior Team. 
11. Establishes frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family.
12. Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes end-of-year reports and other evaluations.
13. Attends scheduled Behavior Team meetings. 
14. Collaborate with campus administrative and district staff regarding student progress and discipline. 
15. 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.