TITLE: Behavior Modification Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Special Education Teacher with an active State of Tennessee certification, license,
and appropriate endorsements
● Understanding evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and
strategies to help students with developmental behavior challenges is preferred
● Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience - teaching
behaviorally challenged students is preferred
● Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing
behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and
increasing more appropriate behavior
● Expert knowledge of techniques needed to successfully complete effective
function-based interventions, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Functional
Behavior Assessments (FBA), with the supervision of BCBA
● Exceptional knowledge in the use of assessments and assessment data to
inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students
● Expert knowledge in research-based instructional strategies and the ability to
implement them effectively
● Exceptional knowledge in the use of technology to support instruction
●Demonstrate the ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving
instruction Ascribes to the philosophy that all children can succeed and
demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality
● Demonstrate exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator,
action researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate
JOB GOAL: The Behavior Modification Teacher provides leadership and direction at
the school level, working to design, implement, coordinate and evaluate a
comprehensive behavior support program. In addition, the Behavior Modification
Teacher works directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that
substantially increase their academic performance. These students require
supplemental behavior interventions and support. Under the supervision of the building
principal and the SPED Director, the Behavior Modification Teacher will provide
diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for targeted students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS or DUTIES:

● Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at-risk”
students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated, and
provides ample practice.
● Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of
reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening
behavior; and identifying antecedents.
● Collaborate with the identified student’s teachers, parents, and administrators to
ensure LRE, appropriate services/supports, and successful transitions.
● Collaborate with BCBA for the purpose of completing Behavior Intervention Plans
(BIP) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
● Facilitate team meetings that design Behavior Intervention Plans, and address
classroom organization, effective instruction, and social skills instruction.
● Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers, and/or the entire staff on issues
such as crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can
affect the development and implementation of interventions.
● Use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress. ● Develop a
repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching
methods, and individual student needs to more accurately assess student
behavior skills and understandings.
● Regard assessment as a joint venture through which both student and
teacher understanding is enhanced.
● Model good assessment processes that assist students in assessing their own work
and behavior.
● Provide recognition of a variety of student accomplishments and positive behaviors.
● Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student behavior
by providing professional development that targets research, strategies, and modeling
of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive
behavior support in their classrooms.
● Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing
environment where students can thrive.
● Engage in ongoing professional development to increase knowledge and skills
of positive student behavior support for all students.
● Engage parents in the “student behavior intervention plan” process and empower
parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive
behavior development of their child.
● Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions.

● Review behavior referrals and data reports in collaboration with BCBA.
● Participate in building-level and/or grade-level meetings, as
appropriate.
● Consult with BCBA, social worker, and teachers
● Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report all unsafe activities
to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
● Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve District, building, departmental,
and/or grade-level goals.
● Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
● Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as
directed.
● Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
● Complete all district and state reporting requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or
carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
● Pushing and/or pulling
● Stooping and/or kneeling
● Reaching
● Talking
● Hearing
● Seeing
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or
adequately perform a task or job duty.
● Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles.
Ability to reason and make judgments.
● Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated
with them.
● Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
● Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special
Education FLSA: Exempt
TERM: 200 days
SALARY: Teacher Salary, $5,000 a year extra
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a
complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Statements

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  TCS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Jennifer Matlock, Human Resource Specialist
Tullahoma City Schools
510 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN  37388
(931) 454-2600

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Dr. Wendy Wilkerson, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Tullahoma City Schools
301 West Decherd Street
(931) 454-2639

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