Emotional Behavior Support Specialist

Position Type :

Special Education - Professional

Date Posted : 6 / 11 / 2025

Location :

TBD Location Job Title : Emotional Behavior Support Specialist Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Director / Coordinator Special Education Pay Grade : AP 3 - 187 Days

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus Date Revised : June 11, 2025

Primary Purpose :

Plan and provide students with research-based learning and experiences designed to address behavior, academic, and social challenges. Evaluate students and provide research-based interventions to eliminate or reduce behavior that interferes with student's ability to receive benefits from their educational program. Services may include crisis intervention, short-term counseling / behavior support, group counseling / social skills training, and other direct or indirect services to students and families.

Qualifications : Education :

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in special education, psychology, behavior analysis, social work, or counseling, preferred
• Background in trauma-informed research-based strategies and Applied Behavior Analysis or willingness to train with the district behavior team is required
• Certification in one of the following : Valid Texas teaching certificate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or other mental health licensure.

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Experience :

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Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Equipment Used : Special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including

computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing pulling, and

twisting

Motion : Frequent walking, grasping / squeezing, wrist flexion / extension

controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases ; may require

district-wide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Other : Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

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. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Approved by : Sara Roland Date : June 11, 2025

Reviewed by : Kyalla Bowens Date : June 11, 2025