Job Title: Self Contained Behavior Teacher

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Principal

Department/ School: Assigned Campus

Minimum Salary: $50,800, see teacher pay scale

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

Primary Purpose:

The Self Contained Behavior Teacher will implement an instructional program during the school day based on the District's written curriculum.The incumbent will provide performance experience both inside and outside of the regular school day for children enrolled at the campus. The incumbent will vigorously participate in District and campus professional learning and fulfill all professional responsibilities as outlined by state law and District policy and procedures. Prolonged or irregular work hours are required.

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level.
• Special Education certification required.
• Teachers must obtain ESL Certification within one year of employment, if not already certified.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned areas.
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation 
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs 
• Demonstrated knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned; prior experience working with students with behavior disorders preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Teaching and Learning

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned. 
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. 
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. 
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned 
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
•  Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. 
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Manage behavior of students. Includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Plan appropriate learning activities including determination of appropriate type and level of materials and implement an instructional program for students that provides an appropriate learning sequence, considering different learning styles and a range of abilities
• Manage the behavior of learners in the instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process; assist and participate in management of student behavior in all parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site both during and outside of school hours; monitor and enforce compliance with the BCISD Student/Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
• Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition

Program Management

• Perform all duties as assigned by campus administration and/or Director of Special Programs
• Ensure continuous communication with parents of students, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress and upcoming activities
• Comply with established BCISD policies and procedures 

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure standards of professional conduct are maintained (Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators)
• Understand and uphold all rules, regulations, and dates that pertain to the special education program.
• Participate in in-service, professional learning activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned, including meetings with the Principal and Director of Special Programs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.