Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

5d

About The Position

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

The position includes preparing for and attending ARD/IEP meetings; developing instructional programs and IEP goals; collaborating with general education teachers and related service staff; monitoring and reporting student progress; and implementing appropriate behavior supports and applicable federal, state, and district requirements. The teacher maintains confidential student records, participates in required training and staff development, and may supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers. Other SHARS duties and personal care identified in applicable student IEPs may be assigned.

The role is listed as 187 duty days and exempt. Pay is based on years of experience according to the teacher hiring schedule. Equipment may include a personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, fax machine, wheelchair-related equipment, radio communication and video monitoring equipment, and technology teaching tools such as a SMART Board.

The stated work environment may involve frequent interruptions; maintaining emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, climbing, and pulling; lifting and carrying moderate weights of 15–44 pounds; and exposure to biological hazards, noise, and microwaves.

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 and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual certification is required for respective positions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree may qualify for a Master’s or Doctorate degree stipend.
• Potential leadership opportunities include the 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 to help eligible students master essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and support appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing.
• Keep current with and apply state-of-the-art educational practices.
• Work with general education teachers and administrators to oversee paraprofessional responsibilities in implementing student programs, including training in data collection and instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives at the conclusion of each grading period.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Complete state assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education staff and parents/guardians about student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Implement federal, state, and district guidelines for determining and providing supports to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Maintain confidential student records.
• Attend district-required and job-specific trainings and staff development.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers, as applicable.

Benefits

• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• 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.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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