Teacher - SPED - Autism (JCAP)

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder. Develop and implement individualized instructional goals and programs, use research-supported teaching methods and adaptations, and monitor student progress. The position may involve supervising assigned teacher aides and student teachers, providing personal care as specified in student IEPs, and performing other assigned SHARS duties. This role has 187 duty days and is exempt; pay is based on years of experience according to 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.
• Physically prompt, lift, position, and provide personal care to students as needed.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification; may be obtained after employment.

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 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 on an ongoing basis 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 through instruction, which may require lifting and positioning.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and use CPI strategies, including restraint, when required to manage disruptive students.

Benefits

• RediMD telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program for mental healthcare.
• Competitive teacher pay.
• Additional stipends for advanced degrees and certain positions.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment additional pay for eligible Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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