Teacher - SPED - Life Skills

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

18h

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, and enable them to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Develop and deliver instruction aligned with district curriculum and applicable Texas Education Agency, board, and administrative requirements. Adapt instruction and curricula to students’ individual learning styles and needs, including those described in Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Assess student progress, manage classroom behavior, maintain required records, communicate with families and colleagues, and contribute to campus and district activities. The position may include supervision of assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
• Knowledge of assigned subjects.
• ESL certification is required for ELA, Reading, and self-contained Special Education teaching assignments, or the ability to obtain it within two years.
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student teaching or an approved internship.
• Physical ability to monitor student discipline and progress, meet student needs, move about the classroom, perform formative assessments, and facilitate small- and large-group instruction.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Potential participation in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and document preparation in Eduphoria/Forethought as required.
• Prepare lessons and instructional strategies that accommodate differences in students’ learning styles and individual needs.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assess student learning styles and achievement through formal and informal testing, and use results to plan instruction.
• Work with special education teachers to modify curricula according to students’ IEPs.
• Coordinate with staff to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning, and help students improve study methods and habits.
• Assume assigned extracurricular responsibilities and sponsor outside activities as approved by the campus principal.
• Create a classroom environment appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development, and manage behavior and discipline in accordance with policies and IEPs.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communicate with parents, students, principals, teachers, colleagues, and community members, including through conferences.
• Participate in campus and district staff development, faculty meetings, and required committees.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and responsible conduct; comply with state, district, and school policies and regulations.
• Compile and maintain required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents.
• Communicate the district’s mission and goals, identify district and community needs, and support parent and community involvement.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Crisis Prevention Intervention Procedures.
• Potentially supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Benefits

• Competitive teacher pay.
• 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.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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