Greenville Isd (116-905)
GISD Behavior Intervention Specialist
Greenville Isd (116-905), Greenville, Texas, United States, 75402
Position Type:
Special Education/Behavior Specialist
Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Location: Greenville District Wide - SPED
Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 197 Pay Grade: Greenville Salary Pay Scale Date Revised: October 2025 Reports to: Director of Special Education
Primary Purpose: Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area 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: Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, in related social work, or in work related to Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred the certified field. Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies
Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Intra-district and/or inter-district travel as required. Mild to moderate lifting as required of students and/or equipment and materials. Ride school buses to accompany and/or assist students as needed. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Select and administer assessments, conduct observations, gather other needed data to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of referred students to determine if a disability is present and convey this information to the Admission, Dismissal, and Review (ARD) Committee team for eligibility determination for special education services according to federal, and state regulations. Score and interpret assessment data. Develop psychological evaluation reports, behavior management plans, counseling and social skills goals. Conduct or participate in ARD committee meetings to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students. Consultation Conduct group, individual, or family counseling sessions for students who qualify for these related services. Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors and staff in the school health program and district. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIP) and in managing behaviorally disruptive students. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of academic interventions. Provide staff development training in district to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances, as well as academic difficulties. Consult with and gather data from parents including background information and offer parents opportunity to discuss findings of assessment data.. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. Consult with psychologist, psychiatrists, medical doctors, community agencies, or other provider concerning intellectual, emotional, social, behavioral and other functioning of students as needed with parent consent. Program Management Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents. Provide clinical supervision of eligible interns or trainees. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings. Obtain professional development training as relevant to the LSSP and as is required to maintain and continue licensure as a LSSP. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, assessment results, test inventories, and other data. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, rules and regulations of the Texas State Board Examiners of Psychologists, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education or other services. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Ensure compliance with Federal and state laws. Communication: Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, principals, teachers, parents, colleagues, and other staff. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, parents, and staff.
Other Comply with state and federal mandates as they pertain to the delivery of special education services. Ensure the confidentiality of student identification and educational records accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Supervisory Responsibilities: Clinical supervision of eligible intern or trainee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Posted: 10/21/2025
Location: Greenville District Wide - SPED
Job Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt 197 Pay Grade: Greenville Salary Pay Scale Date Revised: October 2025 Reports to: Director of Special Education
Primary Purpose: Provide support and training for teachers, staff, and parents to address and manage students with challenging behaviors.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and implementation Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area 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: Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, in related social work, or in work related to Certified as a school counselor in the state of Texas, or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or licensed and a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other related area preferred the certified field. Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies
Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Intra-district and/or inter-district travel as required. Mild to moderate lifting as required of students and/or equipment and materials. Ride school buses to accompany and/or assist students as needed. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Select and administer assessments, conduct observations, gather other needed data to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of referred students to determine if a disability is present and convey this information to the Admission, Dismissal, and Review (ARD) Committee team for eligibility determination for special education services according to federal, and state regulations. Score and interpret assessment data. Develop psychological evaluation reports, behavior management plans, counseling and social skills goals. Conduct or participate in ARD committee meetings to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students. Consultation Conduct group, individual, or family counseling sessions for students who qualify for these related services. Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors and staff in the school health program and district. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans (BIP) and in managing behaviorally disruptive students. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of academic interventions. Provide staff development training in district to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances, as well as academic difficulties. Consult with and gather data from parents including background information and offer parents opportunity to discuss findings of assessment data.. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. Consult with psychologist, psychiatrists, medical doctors, community agencies, or other provider concerning intellectual, emotional, social, behavioral and other functioning of students as needed with parent consent. Program Management Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents. Provide clinical supervision of eligible interns or trainees. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings. Obtain professional development training as relevant to the LSSP and as is required to maintain and continue licensure as a LSSP. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, assessment results, test inventories, and other data. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, rules and regulations of the Texas State Board Examiners of Psychologists, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education or other services. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Ensure compliance with Federal and state laws. Communication: Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, principals, teachers, parents, colleagues, and other staff. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, parents, and staff.
Other Comply with state and federal mandates as they pertain to the delivery of special education services. Ensure the confidentiality of student identification and educational records accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Supervisory Responsibilities: Clinical supervision of eligible intern or trainee
FLSA Status: Exempt