Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior; AB Elementary

Teacher - SPED - Adaptive Behavior (AB) Elementary

Katy ISD YOUNGBLOOD ELEMENTARY – Katy, Texas

Job : 5820563

Final date to receive applications: Jul 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

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

Date Revised: 06-23

Reports To: Principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area
• Meets requirements of Highly Qualified
• Ability to work effectively between the school and community
• Effective written & verbal communication & consultation skills
• Knowledge of positive behavior interventions & supports

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the academic & behavioral needs of eligible students with disabilities. Communicates with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians regarding student needs (including but not limited to ARD paperwork, IEPs, FBA, BIP & data collection).

• Prepare documents 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 goals/objectives for IEPs.
• Administer criterion referenced testing, district and state testing as appropriate.
• Stay current on educational practices and apply new instructional and behavior strategies as appropriate.
• Oversee 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 and grades.
• Report progress on IEP goals/objectives and grades as stipulated by district policy & ARD documents.
• Effectively manage and provide positive behavior supports for eligible students.
• Complete State Assessment requirements for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and parents/guardians regarding student progress/needs/concerns.
• Maintain confidential student records and audit folders.
• Attend district required, job specific trainings and staff development (including behavior, specific content areas, structured environments and District AB collaborative meetings).
• Obtain and maintain certification in the CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Provide direct instruction in social and behavioral skills according to students’ targeted behavior goals.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

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

• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment, noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraints.

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.