Teacher - SPED - Autism/ECAP

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher - SPED - Autism/ECAP provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder. The role develops and implements individualized instructional goals, uses research-supported curricula and teaching procedures, and collects data to measure student progress. The teacher participates in ARD/IEP meetings, completes required program paperwork, communicates with families and school staff, and provides personal care and physical assistance as identified in student IEPs. The position may also involve supervising assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Experience providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification; may be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education consultation and instruction for eligible students identified with autism spectrum disorder.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop and implement instructional program goals that meet each student's individual needs and meet KISD autism program teaching competencies.
• Apply principles of behavior change, including consideration of environmental factors and manipulation of antecedents and consequences.
• Administer criterion-referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.
• Collect and maintain appropriate data to measure student progress.
• Provide instruction using curricula, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and instructional methods supported by current scientifically based research.
• Use teaching procedures that promote the generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Participate in required continuing professional development.
• Physically prompt students during instruction, including lifting and positioning when needed.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Benefits

• Competitive teacher pay, based on years of experience.
• Advanced degree stipend for a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
• Additional stipends for certain positions, including 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.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Potential participation in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

What This Job Offers

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