BIC Teacher

Job Title:

Behavior Intervention Teacher (BIC)

Reports to:

Principal

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus

Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt

Pay Grade: TCH/172 days

Minimum Salary: $60,000 + Stipend

Locally Funded

Cost Objective:
Single-Cost

Provide behavior support services in a program supported 100% with School wide, Title I, Part A funds. Meet the criteria for highly qualified teaching standards. Work with general education staff to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Work with teachers and campus administration to analyze student discipline data and other campus data as designated, diagnose needs and identify research‑based strategies to improve student behavior.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Valid Special Education Certification
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to work with students with emotional disturbance and related behavior concerns
• Ability to follow and implement an IEP, as written
• Ability to utilize de‑escalation techniques and physical restraints aligned with district response program
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• At least one year student teaching or approved internship

• Provide instruction and behavior instruction to students; work with individual students or small groups.
• Conduct or assist with the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) on the campus.
• Maintain and monitor student data for students placed in the behavior intervention room.
• Implement, monitor and support the implementation of the IEP, as written, for students in the behavior intervention classroom.
• Utilize strategies to de‑escalate students in classrooms or behavior intervention classroom.
• Work with students with behaviors or disruptive behavior removals in classroom.
• Co‑plan with general education teachers to support academic instruction in the behavior classroom.
• Lead social skill lessons.
• Provide direct instruction to students in a small group or individual setting.
• Model de‑escalation techniques and discipline strategies for teachers when needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, curriculum department and campus administration to develop aligned social lessons and behavior strategies.
• Manage and distribute discipline management resources/tools to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources.
• Observe and give feedback to teachers to adjust interventions as necessary.
• Assist teachers with writing behavior improvement plans.
• Assist with the implementation and adjustment of behavior improvement plans.
• Assist with escorting students to and from classes.
• Work with students in the classroom to role‑model appropriate behaviors.
• Assist with end‑of‑day check‑outs and homework checks.
• Participate in ARD or RTI meetings when related to students served in behavior intervention classroom.
• Supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

None.

Personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent driving, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Exposure to biological hazards. May be required to assist students with physical and/or emotional disabilities including regular heavy lifting of students; assist in the control of behavior through physical restraints.

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. I agree to accept the duties and responsibilities of this position.

THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.