Teacher - SPED - Autism/ECAP

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

3d • 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-based curriculum and teaching methods, tracks student progress, and communicates with families and school personnel. The teacher also provides personal care identified in student IEPs and may supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

This is an exempt position with 187 duty days. Pay is based on years of experience under the teacher hiring schedule. The position reports to the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Valid Texas certificate in the appropriate area.
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community.
• Physical ability to prompt and position students; the posting also describes frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, occasional running, and daily heavy lifting and carrying of 45 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Valid CPI certification; may be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents or 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 supported by current scientifically based research.
• Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Participate in required continuing professional development to further develop knowledge and skills.
• Physically prompt students during instruction, which may require lifting and positioning.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and manage disruptive student behavior, potentially using CPI strategies, including restraint.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers.
• 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 EAP for mental healthcare.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and diversity.

What This Job Offers

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