Specialist -Student Management at Plano Independent School District

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Master's Degree in Education (preferred)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

• Knowledge of Plano ISD’s Student Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations for IDEA
• In-depth knowledge of class-wide interventions and specialized instructional strategies for teaching students in the areas of behavior and de-escalation skills
• Ability to provide staff development sessions in the area of behavior and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work as a consultant to coach and model effective instructional, communication and behavior intervention strategies for students with behavior challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Project Management skills
• Technology skills including, but not limited to the use of all Google applications, Review360, Edugence, and Canva
• Minimum of three years as a classroom teacher or behavior therapist
• Experience implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Behavior RTI, or Problem-Solving Models at the classroom, school, or district level
• Experience developing and facilitating evidence based professional development
• Previous experience working with students who have significant behavioral needs

 Experience:     

• Minimum of three years as a classroom teacher or behavior therapist
• Experience implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Behavior RTI, or Problem-Solving Models at the classroom, school, or district level
• Experience developing and facilitating evidence based professional development
• Previous experience working with students who have significant behavioral needs

• Managing, analyzing, utilizing student attendance, behavior and academic data (i.e., scoring probes, scheduling data collection, using collected data to drive student support) to ensure students at risk are receiving evidence-based behavior interventions
• Assist in preparing data for Federal reports utilizing student data in regards to evidence based interventions and progress of interventions
• Actively progress monitor students receiving behavior interventions through random monthly audits of MTSS records to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations to provide training for Review 360 Behavior RTI plans and progress monitoring

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Strategies and Techniques
• Classroom Management Basics to reinforce skills taught through Tier 2 and Tier 3 Supports
• Progress monitoring
• Levels of support with an emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 Support
• Creating measurable goals
• Review360

• Training and ongoing coaching to school leadership teams and teachers on the MTSS framework
• Working to develop, implement, and sustain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports within the MTSS Framework
• Analyzing and utilizing student and teacher data to guide data-based decision making and enhance direct instruction 
• Supporting teachers in identifying student needs and providing appropriate interventions
• Serve as a liaison between the school building and other District staff regarding Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports integration issues
• Encourage and model skillful use of data to inform decision making
• Serve as a daily resource to the campus administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, and community members regarding Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Integration
• Provide technical assistance and support for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Integration and Sustainability
• Assist Director of Student Management with monitoring the fidelity of implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Review360, and behavior interventions
• Maintain professional competence through professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses, and conferences in keeping with the needs of students and in accordance with district guidelines
• Collaborate with campus staff to enhance their skills in the collection, maintenance, graphing, and analysis of students’ academic and behavior data in order to monitor and evaluate student progress, intervention effectiveness, or other necessary progress documentation
• Anticipate, manage, and resolve conflict effectively by employing effective interpersonal skills
• Take the initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for district staff
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

• Uses computer, scanner, printer, copier, calculator, and fax

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate
  District functions; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions       

• Frequent district-wide and state-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent sitting, standing,
  stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions;
  occasional lifting up to 50 pounds