Teacher - SPED - Early Childhood; ECSE

Teacher - SPED - Early Childhood (ECSE)

Katy Independent School District, Golb Elementary – Katy, Texas

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

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

• Bachelor’s degree in early education/elementary education
• Valid Texas certificate in an appropriate area
• Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports
• Knowledge of early childhood programming
• Certification of Non‑violent Crisis Intervention upon employment
• Bilingual certification required for respective positions

• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEP) for assigned students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students eligible for special education.
• Collaborate with preschool and primary general education personnel in providing instruction and behavior support to assigned students.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavioral strategies as appropriate.
• Effectively manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Attend district required, job specific trainings and staff development (including behavior, autism, specific content areas, and district collaborative meetings).
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs, including training regarding data collection and implementation of specific instructional strategies.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives as stipulated by district policy and ARD documents.
• Communicate regularly with general education and preschool teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress, needs, and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspirant Assistant Principals Academy

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Moderate lifting required. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non‑ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.