Primary Purpose:

Provide support and training for teachers, staff, students, and parents to address and manage challenging behaviors

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate, preferrably with required special education endorsements for assignments

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation

Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

5 years of experience as a special education teacher preferred but not required