Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS Science

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicates with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs, including ARD paperwork, IEPs, BIPs, and general progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• CPI Certificate, once employed

Nice To Haves

• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing.
• Keep current and be willing to apply state-of-the-art educational practices.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, including training in data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend district-required and job-specific trainings and staff development.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).

Benefits

• 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
• World-class professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

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