Teacher - SPED - Autism YCAP

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

2d

About The Position

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder. The teacher develops and implements individualized instructional goals, applies research-based curriculum and teaching methods, and monitors student progress. The role also includes participation in ARD/IEP meetings, required documentation and testing, communication with families and school personnel, and continuing professional development. The teacher may provide personal care and physically prompt, lift, and position students as identified in their IEPs. Other SHARS duties may be assigned. Potential leadership opportunities include supervising assigned teacher aides and student teachers and participating in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

This is an exempt position with 187 duty days. The listed pay grade is I00, with pay based on years of experience under the Teacher Hiring Schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Experience providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, occasional running, and heavy lifting and carrying of 45 pounds and over daily, as well as positioning students and moving classroom or adaptive equipment.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work amid noise, biological exposure, and possible physical and verbal outbursts by students; CPI strategies, including restraint, may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification; may be obtained after employment if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop and implement instructional program goals that meet each student's individual needs and meet KISD autism program teaching competencies.
• Apply principles of behavior change, including consideration of environmental factors and manipulation of antecedents and consequences.
• Administer criterion-referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.
• Collect and maintain data to measure student progress.
• Provide instruction using curriculum, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and methods supported by current scientifically based research.
• Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Participate in required continuing professional development.
• Physically prompt students during instruction, including lifting and positioning when required.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers, when applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers.
• Advanced degree stipend for a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
• Additional stipends for certain positions, including coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and 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 an Employee Assistance Program for mental healthcare.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Inclusive work environment that values collaboration, teamwork, and diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time