Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bandera Independent School District

Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

Special Education/General Education Behavior Support Teacher

JobID: 1210

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Middle School


Date Available:
  07/28/2025


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Bandera ISD is looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and energetic Behavior Teacher to join the BISD Special Programs Team for the 2025-26 school year.

Bandera ISD is a 4-Day instructional week district (Mon.-Thurs.)

Start Date: July 28, 2025

Job Description:
To work directly with students who require support for challenging behaviors. Provides interventions to targeted students to increase responsible behavior and reduce negative behavior including but not limited to small group and one-on-one interventions. The teacher will work in collaboration with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support, consultation, in-service, and advisory services to administrators, teachers, and other personnel  to build and implement a strong support mechanism for the student. Documents, maintains, analyzes and discusses data with the student, parents, and others to determine impact of the interventions.

Additional Training to support role available
Additional Stipend available

Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas Elementary School Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
- Valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certificate with required endorsements

Additional Information/Requirements:
- Assist in developing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring individual behavior management plans for students with behavioral and/or mental health needs.
- Ability to provide assistance and support to staff in maintaining effective management of student behavior.
- Provide crisis management as needed.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team as appropriate.
- Conduct observations and complete behavior management reports.
- Develop and implement professional development in areas related to behavioral and mental health including, but not limited to: educationally related mental health services; functional analysis assessment and data collection, positive behavior intervention and support plans, and evidence-based practices.
- Attend meetings, in-services, school activities and meetings scheduled and/or requested.
- Assist in the implementation of state and federal laws to maintain district compliance.-  Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to individuals with exceptional needs.
- Conduct Functional Analysis Assessments (FAA) and collect behavior data as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Promote awareness, communication, and public relations between parents, community partner agencies regarding behavior and mental health services.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents. 
- Develop, modify and prepare curricula to ensure high quality instruction based upon student abilities and skill levels
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD process for each assigned student
- Work cohesively with the Special Education and General Education Department staff in a self-contained team atmosphere when necessary
- Work cooperatively with administration and regular education classroom teachers to modify curricula, and assist Special Education students in the regular classroom
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Participate in staff development activities and improve job-related skills
- Supervise assigned teacher aides when applicable
- Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the campus/district

Please contact Donald Tosh, Asst. Superintendent, at dtosh@banderaisd2.net for more information.
or
Christie Coombes, Director of Special Services, at ccoombes@banderaisd2.net for more information.




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

Contract BCBA

JobID: 1212

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  4/23/2025


Date Available:
  Negotiable


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Bandera ISD is looking for a contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join the Special Services Department for the 2025-26 school year.
Bandera ISD is a 4-Day Instructional Week District (Mon.-Thurs.)
Contract position
Start Date: Negotiable

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in relevant field of study from accredited college or university
Valid Texas BCBA license/certification granted by the Texas State Board of

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral
functioning for educational purposes
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Two years experience providing BCBA services in an educational setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly collecting and analyzing data to track client progress and adjust interventions as needed. 
• Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs): Identifying the triggers and functions of challenging behaviors. 
• Skills Assessments: Evaluating a client's current skills and identifying areas for improvement. 
 
• Designing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs): Creating individualized plans based on assessment results and client needs. 
• Developing Skill Acquisition Plans: Teaching new skills and reducing interfering behaviors. 
• Implementing Interventions: Supervising and training staff on how to implement the intervention plans. 
• Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Interested applicants should contact Christy Coombes, BISD Special Services Director, at ccoombes@banderaisd2.net for more information.




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

School Psychologist

JobID: 1165

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Psychologist


Date Posted:
  4/17/2024


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  07/30/2024


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Bandera ISD is looking for a School Psychologist to join the Special Services Department for the 2024-25 school year.

Full time position
Start Date: July 30, 2024 (or sooner if applicable)

Primary Purpose:
Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for
students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Assess the
psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists*

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral
functioning for educational purposes
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psycho-social development
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment
1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and
behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education
services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Score and interpret test data.
3. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
4. Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with
appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to
district procedures.
5. May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on
assigned campuses.

Consultation
6. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with
diagnosed problems.
7. Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
8. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing
behaviorally disruptive students.
9. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification
and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
10. Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
11. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and
interpretation of assessment data.
12. Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning
intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

Program Management
13. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
14. May provide clinical supervision to interns or trainee (**with required experience)
15. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures
and make changes based on findings.
16. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
18. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local
board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special
education services.
19. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
20. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication
21. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
22. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Other:
23. Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as
assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from
wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Interested applicants should contact Christie Coombes, BISD Special Services Director, at ccoombes@banderaisd2.net for more information.




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Openings as of 4/24/2025
Student Support Services

Substitute Nurse (RN/LVN)

JobID: 1101

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  6/15/2023


Location:
  Central Office


Date Available:
  IMMEDIATE


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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Bandera ISD is looking Substitute Nurses for the 2023-24 school year.

Open to RN's and LVN's.

Position is listed as an As-Needed position.

Start Date: 1st day of school is August 10, 2023

Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Nursing LIcense in the State of Texas (RN or LVN)

Please contact Christie Coombes, Assistant Director of Special Services, for more informaiton at ccoombes@banderaisd2.net.




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