Teacher - SPED - Structured Life

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicates information about student needs and progress—including ARD paperwork, IEPs, and BIPs—with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents or guardians. The role serves students with significant cognitive, physical, and medical needs in a Life Skills classroom or through homebound special education services.

The teacher develops and implements individualized education programs, instructional plans, and behavior interventions; tracks and reports student progress; completes required program and assessment paperwork; and coordinates with campus staff and related-service personnel. The role may include supervising assigned aides and student teachers, providing personal care and non-medical procedures as identified for students, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual education programs for students with significant cognitive, physical, and medical needs.
• Prepare documents and assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students in the Life Skills classroom or receiving homebound special education services.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs that help eligible students master essential knowledge and skills.
• Consult with campus staff and related-services personnel, such as OT/PT/VI/AT staff, to provide an appropriate education.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques and implement the LIFE Skills critical elements checklist for structured environments, instructional strategies, and behavior interventions.
• Maintain student data records and charts to assess progress.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing to develop PLAAFPs or equivalent documents and annual goals and objectives indicated in student IEPs.
• Maintain documentation of skill development and mastery and report student progress.
• Provide non-medical procedures, such as tube feeding, and other interventions as necessary for students.
• Complete state assessments for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Oversee paraprofessionals in implementing student programs.
• Provide care related to student hygiene, toileting, and nourishment, and provide personal care identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Perform other assigned duties, including other SHARS duties.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

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 EAP for mental healthcare.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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