Teacher - Young Children with Autism Program (YCAP)

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder. This role involves participating in ARD/IEP meetings, completing required paperwork, developing and implementing instructional programs, demonstrating competence in behavior management principles, administering assessments, communicating with parents and staff, collecting data on student progress, and utilizing scientifically based research methods for instruction. The teacher will also participate in continuing professional development and may be required to provide physical prompting, personal care, and SHARS duties.

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.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

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