Teacher - SPED JCAP BTP

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

13h

About The Position

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder.

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)

Responsibilities

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Complete local, state and federal paper work required for program participation.
• Develop and implement instructional program goals to meet the individual needs of each student and accountable for the KISD autism program teaching competencies.
• 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 on-going 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees