Intensive Behavior Teacher

POSITION TYPE: Special Education Teacher - Intensive Behavior

BUILDING: Pendleton Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Indiana Department of Education special education license

OVERVIEW: The Special Education Teacher serves as Teacher of Record (TOR) and is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring individualized special education services. This role supports students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs while ensuring compliance with IDEA and Article 7 requirements. The position also includes direct instruction in Executive Functioning skills with an emphasis on practical, real-world application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs aligned with individual student needs.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Collaborate closely with the Behavior Therapist to analyze data and guide student interventions.
• Create a structured, strategic classroom environment using de-escalation and coping strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate all required meetings and conferences, including 45-day case conferences and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support curriculum access and classroom accommodations.
• Use formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress and prepare data-based progress reports.
• Design and teach Executive Functioning classes focused on practical application, including organization, time management, task initiation, self-monitoring, goal setting, and problem-solving skills.
• Embed Executive Functioning strategies across instructional settings to support student independence, generalization of skills, and academic success.
• Provide Teacher of Service support as directed.
• Guide and support instructional assistant(s) to effectively deliver IEP services aligned to the needs of the student(s).
• Facilitate opportunities for students with IEPs to participate in an inclusive educational environment.

For more information, please contact Melissa Hagerman, Principal Pendleton Elementary School (mhagerman@smcsc.com)