Teacher - Special Education - Resource/ICS w/possible coaching

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicates with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs, including ARD paperwork, IEPs, BIPs, and general progress. Prepares documents and attends ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education. Completes local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation. Develops instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills. Collaborates with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students. Administers criterion-referenced testing. Keeps current and applies state-of-the-art educational practices. Oversees the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, including training in data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies. Collects and maintains data related to student progress and grades. Reports progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents. Provides appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students. Completes state assessment requirements for eligible students. Communicates regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns. Maintains confidential student records and audit folders. Attends district-required and job-specific trainings and staff development. Provides Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• CPI Certificate, once employed

Nice To Haves

• Possible coaching opportunities
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion referenced testing.
• Keep current and be willing to apply the state of the art educational practices.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, to include training in regards to data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
• Collect & maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students
• Communicate regularly w general education and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records & audit folders.
• Attend district required and job specific trainings & staff development (i.e., training on Autism, content specific trainings, structured settings, etc.).
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)

Benefits

• World-class professional development and training opportunities
• 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: Entry Level