Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior (AB)

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

3d

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the academic and behavioral needs of eligible students with disabilities. The role communicates information about student needs—including ARD paperwork, IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, and data collection—to campus staff, district special education staff, and parents or guardians. The teacher provides direct instruction in social and behavioral skills aligned with students’ targeted behavior goals and supports students’ positive behavior needs.

The teacher collaborates with educators and related-service staff, oversees paraprofessional implementation of student programs, monitors and reports student progress, and maintains required records and documentation. The position may supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers and may offer participation in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy. Other duties may be assigned, including SHARS duties and personal care identified in applicable student IEPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area.
• Meets requirements of Highly Qualified.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Effective written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

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 PLAAFPs and annual IEP goals and objectives.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing and district and state testing, as appropriate.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply instructional and behavior strategies as appropriate.
• Oversee paraprofessional responsibilities in implementing student programs, including training on data collection and specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals and objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents.
• Manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Complete state assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents or guardians regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend district-required, job-specific trainings and staff development, including behavior, content-area, structured-environment, and District AB collaborative meetings.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers, as applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers.
• Advanced-degree stipend for a master’s or doctorate degree.
• Additional stipends for certain positions, including some special education positions.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions.
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level