Katy Independent School District (TX) - Katy, TX
posted 15 days ago
About the position
The mission of this role is to provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder. The position requires participation in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students, completing local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation, and developing and implementing instructional program goals to meet the individual needs of each student. The role also involves demonstrating competence in the principles of changing behavior, administering various tests, and maintaining communication with parents, guardians, and staff. Additionally, the position requires collecting and maintaining data to measure student progress and providing instruction using effective curriculum and instructional methods. Physical prompting of students may be necessary, along with other duties as assigned.
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 to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Demonstrate competence in the principles of changing behavior including consideration of environmental factors, and manipulating antecedents and consequences.
- Administer criterion referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.
- Provide ongoing communication with parents/guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.
- Collect and maintain appropriate data to measure student progress.
- Provide instruction using curriculum, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and instructional methods proven effective through current scientifically based research.
- Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
- Participate in required continuing professional development designed to further develop knowledge and skills.
- Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
- Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
- Provide 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
- Experience in providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder
Nice-to-haves
- Valid CPI certification (Preferred or after employment)
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
