Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

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About The Position

The Teacher - SPED - Resource/ICS provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. The teacher communicates student-related information—including ARD paperwork, IEPs, behavior intervention plans, and general progress—to campus staff, district special education staff, and parents or guardians. The role includes preparing for and attending ARD/IEP meetings, developing instructional programs, supporting students in the least restrictive environment, and maintaining confidential records.

The position may include supervising assigned teacher aides and student teachers, and participating in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy. The role uses educational, communication, office, mobility-support, and classroom technology equipment. Katy ISD highlights professional development, collaboration, an inclusive work environment, competitive teacher pay, certain stipends, employee benefits, and work-life balance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for 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 general education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP statements and annual IEP goals and objectives, and to support an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing.
• Keep current with and apply state-of-the-art educational practices.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to oversee paraprofessional responsibilities in implementing student programs, including training on data collection and instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress.
• Report progress on IEP goals and objectives at the end 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 or 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 training 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 pay for teachers.
• 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.
• Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and diversity.

What This Job Offers

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