Lead Teacher - Autism Programming

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

21h

About The Position

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have: Bachelor’s Degree Valid Texas certificate appropriate for educating students receiving special education Minimum 3 years experience as special education teacher of students with autism Ability to work with school and community population Expertise in programming for students with an autism spectrum disorder Valid CPI certification preferred (Can be obtained after employment) The mission of this role: Provide leadership and specialized knowledge and expertise for programming and supports for students with autism. What success looks like for this role: Demonstrate knowledge of program requirements and research based best practices in area of specialization. Use data analysis of student performance to set goals and evaluate program effectiveness. Assist in the selection and evaluation of appropriate instructional materials and resources that are aligned to curriculum standards and student needs as appropriate. Consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding student needs and services. Interpret and communicate federal, state, and local requirements necessary for program compliance. Serve as a primary contact and resource for programmatic assistance and support. Serve as a resource to campuses by modeling effective teaching strategies, developing appropriate IEPs (Individual Education Plans), and attending staffings as appropriate. Assist in coordinating and implementing extended day/school programs. Facilitate and assist with campus based and district parent training and in-home training. Mentor teachers responsible for educating students in district autism programs in development of instructional strategies and implementation of KISD autism program teaching competencies. Coordinate and monitor student participation in state assessments. Assist in the development and delivery of staff development and training. Provide input to campus administrators responsible for conducting teacher appraisals by identifying the critical attributes required of teachers in successful classrooms for students with disabilities. Communicate regularly with special education instructional officers, campus staff, and parents/guardians. Why work for Katy ISD? Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued Competitive pay for teachers Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare Positive work-life balance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas certificate appropriate for educating students receiving special education
• Minimum 3 years experience as special education teacher of students with autism
• Ability to work with school and community population
• Expertise in programming for students with an autism spectrum disorder

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification preferred (Can be obtained after employment)

Responsibilities

• Use data analysis of student performance to set goals and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of appropriate instructional materials and resources that are aligned to curriculum standards and student needs as appropriate.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding student needs and services.
• Interpret and communicate federal, state, and local requirements necessary for program compliance.
• Serve as a primary contact and resource for programmatic assistance and support.
• Serve as a resource to campuses by modeling effective teaching strategies, developing appropriate IEPs (Individual Education Plans), and attending staffings as appropriate.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing extended day/school programs.
• Facilitate and assist with campus based and district parent training and in-home training.
• Mentor teachers responsible for educating students in district autism programs in development of instructional strategies and implementation of KISD autism program teaching competencies.
• Coordinate and monitor student participation in state assessments.
• Assist in the development and delivery of staff development and training.
• Provide input to campus administrators responsible for conducting teacher appraisals by identifying the critical attributes required of teachers in successful classrooms for students with disabilities.
• Communicate regularly with special education instructional officers, campus staff, and parents/guardians.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees