Richardson ISD
POSITION: / Behavior Specialist – Program Specialist II
REPORTS TO: / Director of Special Education programs & instruction
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: / 10 MONTHs - 187DAYSPOSITION CONTROL #876|033|J|100
SALARY: /
LOCAL PAY GRADE: AVJSalary: $52,054 - $55,742
QUALIFICATIONS: /- Master’s Degree - preferred
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – preferred. If not, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and working toward BCBA.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred
- Two years of successful related experience
- Demonstrated skills in working on a team
- Ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff
- Demonstrated skills in performing functional behavioral assessments and developing interventions
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in parent training
- Ability to provide in-service training to staff on techniques and issues related to behavior management
- Demonstrated skills in working with students with ASD and other developmental or neurological disorders
- Familiarity with using the ABLLS as a tool for educational planning
- Demonstrates competence in developing data collection systems that can be implemented in the classroom setting
- Ability to work well with other adults and maintain self-control in high stress situations
- Ability to self-monitor and complete general tasks with minimal guidance
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Demonstrate flexibility within the work environment
major responsibilities: /
- Handle high demands and high stress dynamics from students, families and staff
- Provide temporary support to designated students and staff
- Facilitate and/or support appropriate staff development sessions
- Accurately collect data for support planning
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance
- Display a professional demeanor at all times
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: / Apply online at The application must be complete and three electronic reference forms must be received to be considered. Applicants who have previously applied in AppliTrack must update their application once per year by securing updated references.
Applicants will be contacted if an interview is needed.
DLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCTOBER 15, 2013
APPROVED:DATE:
Dr. Fernando Medina,
Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Richardson Independent School ensures nondiscrimination in employment, promotion, transfer, and assignment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.