Special Education Behavior Teacher

Behavior Special Education Teacher / BAC Classroom Lead

Kidwell Elementary is seeking a dedicated, student-centered professional to serve as our Behavior Special Education Teacher and BAC Classroom Lead. This individual will play a critical role in supporting students with significant behavioral needs while helping create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the case manager and primary support for students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Oversee and manage the BAC classroom and ensure implementation of individualized behavior supports
• Implement BIPs with fidelity and provide ongoing behavior intervention support
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, counselors, administrators, and families to support student success
• Provide coaching and strategies to staff regarding behavior management and de-escalation techniques
• Lead the campus Crisis Response Team
• Supervise, support, and lead paraprofessionals assigned to the crisis response/support team to ensure they are trained, prepared, and implementing behavior supports appropriately
• Serve as the first responder for aggressive or escalated student behaviors on campus
• Maintain accurate documentation and data related to behavior interventions and student progress
• Support the development of proactive, positive behavior systems campus-wide

Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education teaching certification
• Experience working with students exhibiting significant behavioral challenges preferred
• Strong knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and crisis prevention techniques
• Handle With Care training preferred, or willingness to complete required training
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in high-stress situations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Must be physically capable of responding safely and appropriately during crisis situations, including aggressive behaviors when necessary

Desired Characteristics:

• Patient, compassionate, and relationship-driven
• Team-oriented and flexible
• Strong leadership skills
• Passionate about helping students develop behavioral, emotional, and academic success