Teacher - Special Education - Life Skills

Teacher
- Special Education
- Life Skills

Katy ISD GOLBOW ELEMENTARY – Katy, Texas

• Job : 5819691
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 31, 2026
• Duty Days: 187 Days
• Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
• Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience — Teacher Hiring Schedule)
• Date Revised: 06-23

Reports To: Principal

Mission of this role:

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

What success looks like for this role:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs for students with significant cognitive, physical, and medical needs.
• Prepare documents/assignments and attend ARD/IEP meetings for students in the Life Skills classroom or for those receiving homebound services for special education.
• Complete local, state, and federal paperwork required for program participation.
• Develop instructional programs for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Consult with campus staff & related services personnel (OT/PT/VI/AT) to provide an appropriate education for eligible students.
• Provide appropriate behavior management techniques for eligible students.
• Implement Life Skills critical elements checklist for structured environment, instructional strategies, and behavior interventions.
• Maintain student data records and charts for assessing student progress.
• Administer criterion‑referenced testing as used to develop PLAAFP (or equivalent) and annual goals/objectives as indicated on students’ IEPs.
• Retain appropriate documentation of skill development and mastery and report progress.
• Provide non‑medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as needed for the student.
• Complete state assessment for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and needs/concerns.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs.
• Provide care for students related to hygiene, toileting, and nourishment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).
• Participate in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

Why 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, teamwork, and diversity valued.
• Competitive pay for teachers.
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degrees.
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment providing 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.

Workplace operational environment: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions, moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 lbs.), frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non‑ambulatory students. Exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Position type:
Full‑time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Human Resources Department, Receptionist
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone:
• Email: human resources