Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior (AB)

Katy ISD•Katy, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the academic & behavioral needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians information pertaining to student needs (such as but not exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP’s, FBA, BIP & data collection).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
Meets requirements of Highly Qualified
Ability to work effectively between the school and community
Effective written & verbal communication & consultation skills
Knowledge of positive behavior interventions & supports

Responsibilities

Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for program participation.
Collaborate with teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP’s and annual goals/objectives for IEP’s.
Administer criterion referenced testing, district and state testing as appropriate.
Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavior strategies as appropriate.
Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, to include training regarding data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
Effectively manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
Attend district required, job specific trainings and staff development, (including behavior, specific content areas, structured environments and District AB collaborative meetings)
Obtain and maintain certification in the CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Benefits

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