Teacher - SPED - Autism YCAP

Katy ISD; Katy (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Katy ISD is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and consultation for students with autism spectrum disorder. The role collaborates with school and community partners to implement IEP goals and program supports.

The position involves ongoing data collection, progress monitoring, and communication with families, campus staff, and special education supervisors to ensure compliance and student growth.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
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• Valid Texas certificate in appropriate area.
• Experience providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder.
• CPI certification preferred or to be obtained after employment.

Aufgaben

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Develop and implement instructional goals to meet individual student needs and support KISD autism program competencies.
• Demonstrate competency in behavior modification principles and environmental factors.

Kenntnisse

Autism instruction experience

Communication with parents/guardians

School-community collaboration

CPI procedures knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Tools

CPI certification

Jobbeschreibung

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

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

Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

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

Ability to work effectively between the school and community

Experience in providing instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder

Valid CPI certification (preferred or after employment)

The mission of this role

Provide special education consultation and instruction to meet the needs of eligible studentsidentified with autism spectrum disorder.

What success looks like for this role

• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings for eligible students.
• Complete local, state and federal paper work required for program participation.
• Develop and implement instructional program goals to meet the individual needs of each student and accountable for the KISD autism program teaching competencies.
• Demonstrate competence in the principles of changing behavior including consideration of environmental factors, and manipulating antecedents and consequences.
• Administer criterion referenced, district, and state testing as appropriate.
• Provide on-going communication with parents/guardians, campus staff, and special education supervisors.
• Collect and maintain appropriate data to measure student progress.
• Provide instruction using curriculum, environmental adaptations and accommodations, and instructional methods proven effective through current scientifically based research.
• Use teaching procedures that promote generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Participate in required continuing professional development designed to further develop knowledge and skills.
• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, printer and fax machine, motor lab equipment, adaptive equipment, voice output devices.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• 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 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. Frequent standing, stooping, 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 restraint.

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.