ESC Region 11
Special Education Program Behavior Specialist POOL 2025-2026 School Year
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Job Description
- Req#: 2136
- Position Type:
Student Support Services - Date Posted:
5/15/2025 - Location:
Special Education - District:
Aledo ISD - 2024-2025Administrative-ProfessionalPayPlanUpdated.pdf
- JD-Behavior Intervention Specialist.pdf
Aledo ISD is seeking full time Behavior Intervention Specialists for the 2025-2026 school year.
Please see the full Job description attached.
Compensation Info: Admin/Professional Pay Plan, PG 2; 10 month calendar.
Salary commensurate with qualifying experience.
Primary Purpose:
Serve as a member of the support team for classroom teachers. Provide individualized assistance, coaching and support to classroom teachers and students district-wide.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree in Education (preferred)
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education and general education endorsements
Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Texas Behavior Support Initiative preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate ability to intervene in a crisis situation and physically restrain students as necessary
Demonstrate expertise in teaching the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Exhibit effective interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and parents
Demonstrate effective coaching, problem solving and conferencing skills
Express a commitment to professional growth and learning
Demonstrate understanding of federal and state special education laws
Demonstrate knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and research based behavior support models
Demonstrate knowledge of emotional disturbance and research based behavior support models
Expertise in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans, strategies, and tools
Expertise in the development and implementation of visual strategies for student support
Expertise in the development and implementation of social skills instruction
Thorough understanding of the components of a positive behavior support system
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to write standards-based, measurable and attainable goals and objectives for social and behavioral skills
Expertise in the design, development and implementation of a highly structured instructional classroom which relies heavily on visual supports and strategies
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee process
Thorough understanding of Manifestation Determination Reviews, and Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Legal requirements and consideration for MDRs
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a special education setting
Experience in working with special education students identified with behavioral, emotional, and social disabilities
Experience in completing functional behavior assessments
Experience in developing and monitoring behavior intervention plans
Experience in dealing with extreme behavioral issues at all instructional levels
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CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 817-441-8327
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About the company
ESC Region 11 is one of 20 education service centers created by the Texas State Legislature.ESC Region 11 provides professional development, technical assistance & management of educational programs.
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