TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIOR

Harmony School of Excellence - Katy in Elyson (PK-5)

Houston

2026-06-03

JOB GOAL: Provide intervention and instruction to students with behavioral disorders in order to assist them develop appropriate behavior, coping skills and social skills.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
o Valid Texas teacher certificate in Special Education and content assigned
o Experience in a special education classroom setting (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
o Models and instills a love of learning
o Implements special education behavioral program that is adopted by Harmony Public Schools
o Teaches assigned students appropriate replacement behaviors as determined by the students’ Behavior Intervention
Plans
o Assists assigned students in implementing the replacement behaviors in their classroom settings
o Assists classroom teachers in implementing students’ Behavior Intervention Plans
o Provides consultative assistance with developing behavioral strategies for students not on current caseload, including 504
students and Behavior RtI
o Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPs
o Takes CPI certification class or approved equivalent in order to implement de-escalation techniques and legal restraint
procedures during crisis situations
o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
community in the classroom.
o Collects data to determine student’s strengths and weaknesses
o Collects data in order to develop student’s standards-based IEPs
o Collects data in order to measure student’s progress on IEPs
o Provides case management duties for assigned students
o Attends ARD meetings for assigned students
o Prepares ARD paperwork for assigned students
o Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
o Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
o Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of
community in the classroom.
o Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
o Prepares required reports on students and activities
o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
o Takes daily attendance
o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and
student needs
o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
o Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
o Ability to lead a team of people for purposes of developing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel is required.

CAMPUS

Campus

Program

Principal

Teacher

Exempt

Full Time

Normal School hours / 189 days