Teacher - Special Education - Resource​/ICS Elementary

Teacher
- Special Education
- Resource/ICS Elementary

Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Bilingual certification required for respective positions

The mission of this role:

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicates with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs such as ARD paperwork, IEPs, BIPs, and general progress.

What success looks like for this role:

• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of essential knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers and related service staff to develop PLAAFP and annual goals/objectives for IEPs and to assist in providing an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Administer criterion‑referenced testing.
• Stay current and apply state‑of‑the‑art educational practices.
• Work collaboratively with general teachers and administrators to oversee the responsibilities of paraprofessionals in implementing student programs and provide training in data collection and implementation of instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives at the conclusion of each grading period.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education and parents/guardians regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Implement federal, state, and district guidelines regarding 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 (e.g., autism, content‑specific trainings, structured settings).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, fax machine, and familiarity with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, radio communication equipment, video monitoring equipment, and technology teaching tools (e.g., SMART Board).

Potential Leadership Opportunities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.
• Participate in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

Benefits and Reasons to Work for Katy ISD:

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency.
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in Texas.
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area.
• World‑class professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment with collaboration and teamwork embedded in the culture and high value on diversity.
• Competitive teacher pay.
• Advanced degree stipend for master's and doctorate degrees.
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment for recognized, exemplary, and master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions.
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program for mental health care.
• Positive work‑life balance.

Workplace Operational Environment:

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions, and frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling, reaching, climbing, and pulling. May be required to lift moderate weight (15–44 pounds) and carry moderate weight (15–44 pounds). Exposure to biological hazards, noise, and microwaves.