Teacher - SPED - Structured Life Skills

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To:
Principal

Duty Days:
187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have :

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area; ESL certification required

Ability to work effectively between the school and community

CPI certification once employed

The mission of this role :

Provides special education consultation and instruction to meet the need of eligible students with disabilities. Communicate with campus staff, district special education staff, and parents/guardians information pertaining to student needs (such as but exclusively: ARD paperwork, IEP’s, BIP’s and general progress).

What success looks like for this role :

(In addition to teacher job description)

• Develop and implement individual 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 program for eligible students to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills.
• Consult with campus staff & related services personal, such as 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 & 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 student’s IEP
• Retain appropriate documentation of skill development and mastery and report progress.
• Provide non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• Complete State assessment for eligible students.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student’s progress and needs/concerns.
• Oversee the responsibilities of the paraprofessional in implementing student programs.
• Provide care for students as related to hygiene, toileting, and nourishment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other SHARS 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)

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating – one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating – top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• 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

Workplace operational environment to include:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Moderate lifting and carrying, 15 – 44 pounds. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other…