Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the academic and behavioral needs of eligible students with disabilities. The role communicates student needs and information—including ARD paperwork, IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, and data collection—to campus staff, district special education staff, and parents or guardians. The position also provides direct instruction in social and behavioral skills aligned with students’ targeted behavior goals and may perform other SHARS duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area.
• Meets requirements of Highly Qualified.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Effective written and verbal communication and consultation skills.
• Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

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.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFPs and annual IEP goals and objectives.
• Administer criterion-referenced testing and district and state testing as appropriate.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavior strategies as appropriate.
• Oversee paraprofessional responsibilities in implementing student programs, including training on data collection and specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals and objectives and grades according to district policy and ARD documents.
• Manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Complete state assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents or guardians regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend district-required, job-specific training and staff development, including training on behavior, specific content areas, structured environments, and District AB collaborative meetings.
• Obtain and maintain certification in CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Benefits

• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and diversity.
• Competitive teacher pay.
• 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.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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